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First training session in Cyrpus ahead of Euros debut

Men's U17s Team

First training session in Cyrpus ahead of Euros debut

After a cool-down session this morning, the Azzurrini were in training ahead of the debut game...

18 May 2024

A FIGC press special on the Under 17 European Championship

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A FIGC press special on the Under 17 European Championship

Favo's Azzurrini are in Cyprus and make their debut in the tournament against Poland on Tuesday. The schedule, the players, the season's stats and the history of Italy's Under 16 and 17 sides...

16 May 2024

Azzurrini ready for the Euros: Favo announces his 20-player squad

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Azzurrini ready for the Euros: Favo announces his 20-player squad

Italy, who had their final scheduled training session at Coverciano this morning, will fly to Cyprus tomorrow and open up their campaign against Poland on Tiesday (19:30 CEST)

16 May 2024

Euros squad announcement today as Azzurrini train at Coverciano

Men's U17s Team

Euros squad announcement today as Azzurrini train at Coverciano

Head Coach Massimiliano Favo will announce his squad of 20 players to take part in the finals...

15 May 2024

28 players called up for Euros prep from 13 to 16 May

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28 players called up for Euros prep from 13 to 16 May

The Azzurrini will have 6 training sessions in 4 days in Covercaino ahead of the Euros scheduled from 20 May to 5 June in Cyrpus...

09 May 2024

2024/2025 European Under-17 qualifying: Italy drawn with Norway, Wales and San Marino

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2024/2025 European Under-17 qualifying: Italy drawn with Norway, Wales and San Marino

The Azzurrini are in Group 9 in Round 1 of qualifying, which will take place next autumn...

03 May 2024

Euros draw: Azzurrini in Group C with Sweden, Slovakia, and Poland

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Euros draw: Azzurrini in Group C with Sweden, Slovakia, and Poland

Italy will make their debut on Tuesday 21 May against Poland before facing Slovakia on Friday 24...

03 April 2024

Euros draw set to take place today at 18:00 CEST in Ayia Napa

Men's U17s Team

Euros draw set to take place today at 18:00 CEST in Ayia Napa

After getting through the elite phase in Finland in style, Favo's side are now looking forward to the decisive phase of a competition, in which Italy...

03 April 2024

U17s score late penalty to qualify for Euro finals

Men's U17s Team

U17s score late penalty to qualify for Euro finals

A 2-2 draw against Finland to seal top spot. Favo: “Real satisfaction”...

26 March 2024

Under 17 European Championship Elite Phase round-up

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Under 17 European Championship Elite Phase round-up

Top place and the seven best second-placed teams will advance from the eight groups to the final stages in Cyprus from 20 May to 5 June. New UEFA format from 2024-25: League A and League B. And from 2025 the annual FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.

25 March 2024

Camarda sets high target for Italy: "We want to reach the Euros top on max points”

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Camarda sets high target for Italy: "We want to reach the Euros top on max points”

The AC Milan forward who has made his Serie A debut underlined the Azzurri Under 17s ambitions. Tomorrow at 12:00 CET (livestream on the FIGC website)...

25 March 2024

From 0-2 to 5-3, Italy mounts a comeback against Belgium. Camarda's brace and the Azzurrini 'see' the European finals. Favo: "Team of great values"

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From 0-2 to 5-3, Italy mounts a comeback against Belgium. Camarda's brace and the Azzurrini 'see' the European finals. Favo: "Team of great values"

In the 2nd day of the Elite Phase, trailing by two goals after just 14 minutes, led by the brace of the AC Milan player the Azzurrini won a crucial match...

23 March 2024

Captain Ciardi fires up the Azzurrini ahead of Belgium

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Captain Ciardi fires up the Azzurrini ahead of Belgium

The Salzburg attacking midfielder isn’t hiding his ambitions with Italy on the eve of the second Elite Round game...

22 March 2024

Ciardi and Liberali secure Italy's first three points in the European Championships Elite phase

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Ciardi and Liberali secure Italy's first three points in the European Championships Elite phase

In Vantaa (Finland), the Azzurrini dominate the game with the Oranje and win 2-0, with a goal in each half. Favo: “We have only one objective: go to Cyprus to the finals.”...

20 March 2024

Ciardi and Liberali secure Italy's first three points, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the opening match of the Elite Phase of the European Championship

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Ciardi and Liberali secure Italy's first three points, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the opening match of the Elite Phase of the European Championship

In Vantaa, Finland, the Azzurrini dominate the match against the Oranje and secure victory with a goal in each half. Favo: "We have one goal, to reach Cyprus for the final...

20 March 2024

U17s to face the Netherlands in Elite Round opener tomorrow

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U17s to face the Netherlands in Elite Round opener tomorrow

Favo: “We can compete with anyone”...

19 March 2024

Mission Euros: 20 Azzurrini called up by Favo for the Elite Round

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Mission Euros: 20 Azzurrini called up by Favo for the Elite Round

The Azzurrini, whose games will be available to stream on the FIC website, will play their first game on Wednesday 20 at 12:00 CET...

16 March 2024

Elite Round preparations from 12 to 16 March: Massimiliano Favo calls up 28 players

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Elite Round preparations from 12 to 16 March: Massimiliano Favo calls up 28 players

The Azzurrini will undergo four training sessions ahead of a friendly against...

08 March 2024

Italy and France Battle to a Draw: Coverciano Match Ends 2-2. Favo: "An Intense Game"

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Italy and France Battle to a Draw: Coverciano Match Ends 2-2. Favo: "An Intense Game"

In the last friendly before the second phase of European qualifiers, the Azzurrini overturn the initial deficit. The final draw comes five minutes from the 90th minute...

15 February 2024

Azzurrini left frustrated by an incident as France edges past 1-0 in Coverciano. Favo: "Pleased with the team"

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Azzurrini left frustrated by an incident as France edges past 1-0 in Coverciano. Favo: "Pleased with the team"

Midway through the second half, it was the cross-shot that settled the encounter. Watching the friendly from the stands was also the Head Coach Luciano Spalletti...

13 February 2024