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Baldanzi and Esposito send Italy to victory in Bolzano over Norway

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Baldanzi and Esposito send Italy to victory in Bolzano over Norway

A 2-0 win in Turkey is backed up by the same result at Druso against the Norwegians thanks to two left-footed goals by the Empoli and Spezia forwards. Nunziata: "An excellent performance full of quality and intensity"

17 October 2023

Azzurrini in Bolzano ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Norway

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Azzurrini in Bolzano ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Norway

The home debut (live on Rai 2 at 17:45 CEST) in the 2025 European Championships at the Stadio Druso awaits the Azzurrini. The coach: “We want to go on the pitch to win and to entertain the crowd.” All sold out. 5,500 tickets sold

16 October 2023

A fantastic few months for Kayode

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A fantastic few months for Kayode

The Fiorentina wing-back, who scored the winner in the European Under-19 Championship final, was interviewed by Rai...

14 October 2023

Oristanio: “I grew a lot in the Netherlands”

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Oristanio: “I grew a lot in the Netherlands”

The Cagliari man is now back in Italy and hoping to impress for the Azzurrini...

13 October 2023

Marco Nasti excluded from squad for disciplinary reasons

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Marco Nasti excluded from squad for disciplinary reasons

The decision was taken following an argument with a teammate. The Bari forward has been released back to his club...

13 October 2023

Fabbian: “The group knows Nunziata, this makes us stronger”

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Fabbian: “The group knows Nunziata, this makes us stronger”

The Bologna midfielder: “My year under Inzaghi at Reggio Calabria has helped me a lot. Euros in Italy? It’s a huge motivation”

11 October 2023

Calafiori thriving in his new centre-back role

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Calafiori thriving in his new centre-back role

The Bologna defender: “I think I deserve my place here with Italy”...

10 October 2023

Sights set on Norway. Nunziata: "Nice to have eight days to prepare for the game"

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Sights set on Norway. Nunziata: "Nice to have eight days to prepare for the game"

The Azzurrini's camp is under way in Tirrenia and face Norway in Bolzano on Tuesday 17 October, with full points taken from opening two games...

09 October 2023

 26 players called up by Nunziata for Euro qualifying clash against Norway

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26 players called up by Nunziata for Euro qualifying clash against Norway

Rinaldi, Bianco and Koleosho named in the squad for the first time...

06 October 2023

Italy get their first win in Euro qualification beating Turkey 2-0

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Italy get their first win in Euro qualification beating Turkey 2-0

The Juventus midfielder's goal to give Italy the lead was the last kick of first-half action...

12 September 2023

Nunziata’s recipe to beat Türkiye: “Intensity. Can’t make the same mistakes as against Latvia”

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Nunziata’s recipe to beat Türkiye: “Intensity. Can’t make the same mistakes as against Latvia”

The Azzurrini play their second Euro 2025 on Tuesday when they take on Turkey in İzmit...

11 September 2023

Azzurrini in Turkey ahead of Tuesday’s match

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Azzurrini in Turkey ahead of Tuesday’s match

Following the draw against Latvia, the Azzurrini will prepare for the second Euro 2025 qualifier...

10 September 2023

Pirola after first game as captain: "Huge recognition and responsibility."

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Pirola after first game as captain: "Huge recognition and responsibility."

The Salernitana defender has been chosen by Nunziata to wear the armband. Today the squad travel to Turkey ahead of game in Kocaeli on Tuesday...

09 September 2023

European qualification begins with a draw for the Azzurini

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European qualification begins with a draw for the Azzurini

The Azzurrini created several chances and even risked going behind at one point (Vapne hit the post) but neither team could break the deadlock...

08 September 2023

Nunziata: “It is fundamental to start well”

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Nunziata: “It is fundamental to start well”

The Azzurrini will step out on the patch towards Slovakia 2025 on Friday at 16:00 CEST in the game against Latvia in Jurmala (live on Rai2). It will be Nunziata’s first game after moving up from the Under 20 squad...

07 September 2023

Fazzini brothers both representing Italy

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Fazzini brothers both representing Italy

Jacopo is involved in the Under-21 National Team, while Tommaso will soon fly to Crete with the beach soccer side...

06 September 2023

Baldanzi: “We want to start well”

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Baldanzi: “We want to start well”

After winning a runners-up medal with the U20s at the World Cup in Argentina, the Empoli man is looking to play a key role for the U21s in Euro qualifying...

05 September 2023

The first day of the Nunziata era

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The first day of the Nunziata era

The Azzurrini are preparing for the two away games in Latvia and Turkey. The new coach: “I know the boys well, they have great quality and give their 100% in every match. The game will lead us...”

04 September 2023

Nunziata names 26-man squad for trips to Latvia and Turkey

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Nunziata names 26-man squad for trips to Latvia and Turkey

A new cycle begins under the Head Coach who led the U20s to the World Cup final earlier this year

01 September 2023

The Euro 2025 qualifier against Norway will be played at Stadio Druso in Bolzano on Tuesday 17 October

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The Euro 2025 qualifier against Norway will be played at Stadio Druso in Bolzano on Tuesday 17 October

For Carmine Nunziata’s Azzurrini, the game held in South Tyrol will be the third game of the group stage that will open with two away matches, against Latvia (Friday 8 September) and Turkey (Tuesday 12)...

29 August 2023