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Italy knocked out of the World Cup. Defeated by Brazil, Nunziata’s boys leave the pitch with their heads held high

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Italy knocked out of the World Cup. Defeated by Brazil, Nunziata’s boys leave the pitch with their heads held high

Everything is decided in the first half with goals from Patryk and Peglow, the Azzurrini finish in the top eight in the world for the first time in 20 years...

11 November 2019

Gioania will host Italy’s quarter-final against Brazil. Panada: “There are no favourites, it will be a great match”

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Gioania will host Italy’s quarter-final against Brazil. Panada: “There are no favourites, it will be a great match”

The press conference took place at Stadio Olimpico today, where a sell-out is expected for the match which kicks off at 00:00 CET...

10 November 2019

The Azzurrini beat Ecuador and are into the quarter-finals. Oristanio’s screamer wins the match for Italy

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The Azzurrini beat Ecuador and are into the quarter-finals. Oristanio’s screamer wins the match for Italy

Italy have equalled the achievements of Pasquale Salerno’s team in 2009. They will take on Brazil on Monday in Goiania...

07 November 2019

Hot and humid training today in Vitoria. Tongya: “We have to get used to it, we face Ecuador in just two days”

FIFA U-17 World Cup

Hot and humid training today in Vitoria. Tongya: “We have to get used to it, we face Ecuador in just two days”

Having arrived yesterday morning, the Azzurrini trained for the first time under the scorching sun in this new city. They face the South Americans in the round of 16 in two days...

05 November 2019

The Azzurrini lose against Paraguay. They finish second in the group and will now play Ecuador in the round of 16

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The Azzurrini lose against Paraguay. They finish second in the group and will now play Ecuador in the round of 16

Italy started well as Pirola’s third minute goal put them ahead. But Paraguay came back to win 2-1 and claimed first place in the group....

03 November 2019

Italy win and qualify after a spectacular game thanks to Gnonto and Udogie goals

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Italy win and qualify after a spectacular game thanks to Gnonto and Udogie goals

It was a truly open match before some late drama

31 October 2019

The Azzurrini’s second match is against Mexico. Cudrig: “We need to win to go all the way”

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The Azzurrini’s second match is against Mexico. Cudrig: “We need to win to go all the way”

Italy have a crucial match tomorrow at 00:00 CET against Mexico at the Bezerrao in Brasilia which will play a big role in their progression to the round of 16...

30 October 2019

The Azzurrini pick up the pace: five goals against the Solomon Islands. A brace on his debut for Gnonto

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The Azzurrini pick up the pace: five goals against the Solomon Islands. A brace on his debut for Gnonto

Italy’s World Cup adventure begins with a goalfest. It took 25 minutes to break the deadlock against a modest but eager opponent, with the game opening up after that first goal...

28 October 2019

The Azzurrini will play their first match tomorrow against the Solomon Islands. Panada: “We are ready”

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The Azzurrini will play their first match tomorrow against the Solomon Islands. Panada: “We are ready”

The match will be played at the Estadio Bezerrao in Brazil. Yesterday evening Alessandro Arlotti joined the squad...

27 October 2019

Third training session in Brazil for the Azzurri: Gnonto “I'm dreaming with my eyes open"

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Third training session in Brazil for the Azzurri: Gnonto “I'm dreaming with my eyes open"

The side was on the training ground ahead of the Under-17 World Cup opener against the Solomon Islands

24 October 2019

The Azzurrini complete their first training session in Brasilia with the start of the tournament fast-approaching

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The Azzurrini complete their first training session in Brasilia with the start of the tournament fast-approaching

Having landed in the Brazilian capital yesterday afternoon, the team started work this morning with five days until their first fixture against the Solomon Islands...

22 October 2019

Flying to Brazil: the Azzurrini to play their opening match on 28 October against the Solomon Islands

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Flying to Brazil: the Azzurrini to play their opening match on 28 October against the Solomon Islands

Yesterday evening the National Team flew out from Venice to Brazil. Italy find themselves in Group F ...

21 October 2019

 21 Azzurrini named in squad for the trip to Brazil

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21 Azzurrini named in squad for the trip to Brazil

On Sunday, the squad will gather in Venice before flying to Brazil

16 October 2019