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The Azzurrini in Dublin. Cutrone on being back: “Putting on this shirt always fills me with pride”

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The Azzurrini in Dublin. Cutrone on being back: “Putting on this shirt always fills me with pride”

“Putting on this shirt always fills me with pride. We’re a great team, everyone has something to learn and this helps bring us together as a group.” These were the words of Wolverhampton striker Patrick Cutrone on his return to the Under-21s after their European Championship disappointment...

08 October 2019

European Qualifiers. Nicolato: “I expect a complicated match against Ireland”

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European Qualifiers. Nicolato: “I expect a complicated match against Ireland”

The Under-21 National Team have arrived in Dublin, where on Thursday at 21:05 CEST they’ll face hosts Ireland in their second European Championship qualifying match.

07 October 2019

UNDER 21-- 23 called up for qualifiers against Ireland and Armenia

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UNDER 21-- 23 called up for qualifiers against Ireland and Armenia

Salernitana's Fabio Maistro receives first call-up.

04 October 2019

The U21 squad for the qualifying matches against the Republic of Ireland and Armenia to be announced on Friday

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The U21 squad for the qualifying matches against the Republic of Ireland and Armenia to be announced on Friday

After the resounding success in their debut match played on September 10 at Castel di Sangro against Luxembourg (5-0), the Under-21 National Team are set to resume their path towards European qualification...

02 October 2019

Under-21 European Qualifiers. Party in Castel di Sangro as Italy start on the right foot

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Under-21 European Qualifiers. Party in Castel di Sangro as Italy start on the right foot

Luxembourg beaten 5-0 thanks to penalties from Locatelli and Kean before Sottil, Tumminello and Scamacca goals

10 September 2019

 Stadio Patini sold out as anticipation builds for Luxembourg match in Castel di Sangro

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Stadio Patini sold out as anticipation builds for Luxembourg match in Castel di Sangro

Italy's first Under-21 European Championship qualifier kicks off at 18:30 CEST with 5,000 tickets sold

10 September 2019

The Azzurrini’s European Championship qualifying campaign set to begin in Castel di Sangro. Nicolato: “Our group isn’t an easy one”

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The Azzurrini’s European Championship qualifying campaign set to begin in Castel di Sangro. Nicolato: “Our group isn’t an easy one”

Paolo Nicolato’s first competitive match as the Head Coach of the Under-21 National Team is just around the corner...

09 September 2019

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"

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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

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

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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

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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