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A winning start for Nicolato, a four-goal haul for the new-look Under-21 side against Moldova

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A winning start for Nicolato, a four-goal haul for the new-look Under-21 side against Moldova

Paolo Nicolato’s reign as the Head Coach of the Under-21 National Team has started in encouraging fashion....

06 September 2019

Nicolato's reign begins: "Humble and fearless, we'll need more than the reputation of Italy alone to win"

Men's U21s Team

Nicolato's reign begins: "Humble and fearless, we'll need more than the reputation of Italy alone to win"

Tomorrow in Catania (18:30 CEST - live on Rai 2) the Coach will make his debut in the Azzurrini technical area in the friendly against Moldova: "Locatelli will wear the armband"...

05 September 2019

UNDER-21 NATIONAL TEAM--Pinamonti ready for the start of the Nicolato era: "The Coach lets every player express themselves at their best"

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UNDER-21 NATIONAL TEAM--Pinamonti ready for the start of the Nicolato era: "The Coach lets every player express themselves at their best"

The Genoa forward joins back up with his Under-19 and Under-20 Coach: "He helped me a lot with my development"

04 September 2019

Under-21 National Team continuing to train ahead of Moldova friendly. Locatelli: “I’m more mature now”

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Under-21 National Team continuing to train ahead of Moldova friendly. Locatelli: “I’m more mature now”

The Under-21 National Team are completing a double session at the Centro Sportivo Torre on their second day of training as they look ahead to their opening match of the new season...

03 September 2019

Il 6 settembre a Catania il debutto in panchina di Nicolato: “Un match che servirà per conoscerci”

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Il 6 settembre a Catania il debutto in panchina di Nicolato: “Un match che servirà per conoscerci”

Primo allenamento in vista dell’amichevole con la Moldavia. Il tecnico: “Questo gruppo mi ha già dato delle soddisfazioni, spero me ne dia delle...

02 September 2019

Under 21--Nicolato set to take charge of first match on 6 September: "A match that will help us to know each other better"

Men's U21s Team

Under 21--Nicolato set to take charge of first match on 6 September: "A match that will help us to know each other better"

Paolo Nicolato’s adventure in charge of the Under-21 National Team has already begun.

02 September 2019

Paolo Nicolato names his first squad: twelve new faces make the cut for Italy’s matches against Moldova and Luxembourg

Men's U21s Team

Paolo Nicolato names his first squad: twelve new faces make the cut for Italy’s matches against Moldova and Luxembourg

Paolo Nicolato has named his first squad after taking over the role of Head Coach of the Under-21 National Team from Luigi Di Biagio earlier this summer...

30 August 2019

Friday sees Nicolato’s squad announcement for the U21 fixtures against Moldova and Luxembourg

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Friday sees Nicolato’s squad announcement for the U21 fixtures against Moldova and Luxembourg

The Azzurrini will leave for Catania on Monday, where on 6 September the new Coach will make his debut in a friendly against Moldova. 11 September marks his competitive debut in the European qualifiers...

27 August 2019

UNDER 21-- Nicolato to make his debut on 6 September in Catania

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UNDER 21-- Nicolato to make his debut on 6 September in Catania

The Stadio Angelo Massimino in Catania will host Paolo Nicolato’s first match in charge of the Under-21 National Team

18 July 2019

The Azzurrini set to go again with Nicolato in charge: “The primary objective is to prepare the youngsters for the senior side”

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The Azzurrini set to go again with Nicolato in charge: “The primary objective is to prepare the youngsters for the senior side”

To bring consistency to the results already achieved within the youth setup and nurture the players with whom he came second...

12 July 2019

Under 21 National Team - Qualifying campaign to begin on 10 September against Luxembourg in Castel di Sangro

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Under 21 National Team - Qualifying campaign to begin on 10 September against Luxembourg in Castel di Sangro

Euro 2021 qualification will begin on 10 September in Castel di Sangro for the Under-21 National Team.

11 July 2019

Nicolato is the new Head Coach of the Under-21s. Gravina: “We wanted to give continuity to the work being carried out in our youth sides”

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Nicolato is the new Head Coach of the Under-21s. Gravina: “We wanted to give continuity to the work being carried out in our youth sides”

Paolo Nicolato is the new Head Coach of the Under-21 National Team: following his positive experiences coaching Italy’s Under-19s and Under-20s, with whom he finished runner-up at the 2018 European Championship and fourth at the 2019 World Cup respec…

03 July 2019

Di Biagio steps down: “I can’t say I'm happy with the result but it’s not a failure”

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Di Biagio steps down: “I can’t say I'm happy with the result but it’s not a failure”

Following the Under-21 National Team’s elimination from the European Championship, Luigi Di Biagio today announced his resignation...

25 June 2019

Italy eliminated from the European Championship after France vs. Romania finishes in a stalemate

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Italy eliminated from the European Championship after France vs. Romania finishes in a stalemate

Italy are out of the European Championship. The 0-0 draw between France and Romania this evening....

24 June 2019

Euro 2019, Italy beat Belgium but Spain win the group

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Euro 2019, Italy beat Belgium but Spain win the group

“Win without making calculations,” was what Luigi Di Biagio stated a day ahead of the match. The Under-21 National Team did so as they beat Belgium 3-1 in Reggio Emilia in the final match go Group A in the European Championship. The result gives the…

22 June 2019

European Championship, Belgium vs. Italy on the horizon. Di Biagio: “We need to win and not make any calculations”

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European Championship, Belgium vs. Italy on the horizon. Di Biagio: “We need to win and not make any calculations”

The Azzurrini’s final Group A game in the Under-21 European Championship is just around the corner: at 21:00 CEST on Saturday...

21 June 2019

Belgium up next for the Azzurrini. Barella: “We're disappointed but focused, we simply have to win on Saturday”

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Belgium up next for the Azzurrini. Barella: “We're disappointed but focused, we simply have to win on Saturday”

It was a tough defeat to take. But now the team need to try to pick up the pieces and find a new lease of life to get going again ahead of their decisive final group game against Belgium on Saturday. However, it’s not completely in Italy’s hands: the…

20 June 2019

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High viewing figures for Italy vs . Poland with over six million viewers

Italy vs. Poland at the Under-21 European Championship recorded large viewing figures.

20 June 2019

Euro 2019, Italy beaten by Poland. Saturday’s match against Belgium set to be decisive

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Euro 2019, Italy beaten by Poland. Saturday’s match against Belgium set to be decisive

Italy’s journey in the Under-21 European Championship has suffered a hitch. After their win in the opening game against Spain, the Azzurrini...

19 June 2019

Di Biagio: “It will be like a last 16 encounter against Poland, we can't slip up"

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Di Biagio: “It will be like a last 16 encounter against Poland, we can't slip up"

The city of Bologna is once again ready to support the Under-21 National Team...

18 June 2019