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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

Pellegrini delighted yet determined after debut win: “We must keep winning”

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Pellegrini delighted yet determined after debut win: “We must keep winning”

Sunday’s win over Spain was a fantastic result for the Under-21 National Team...

17 June 2019

 U21--Euro 2019 Dream start as the Azzurrini beat Spain 3-1

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U21--Euro 2019 Dream start as the Azzurrini beat Spain 3-1

The Under-21 National Team got off to a dream start at the 2019 European Championship...

16 June 2019

Di Biagio before competition start: "We're aiming for the best"

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Di Biagio before competition start: "We're aiming for the best"

It’s time. Under-21 National Team is set to kick off with Italy hosting the European Championship for the first time...

15 June 2019

 Mandragora ahead of Under-21 European Championship: "We need to go and get what we want on the pitch"

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Mandragora ahead of Under-21 European Championship: "We need to go and get what we want on the pitch"

"We need to believe in our abilities more. The road will be long and tough but at the same time, you need to stay humble and determined because arriving at a European final is within reach."

14 June 2019

Preparations continue in Bologna. Di Biagio calls up Bonazzoli in place of Pinamonti

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Preparations continue in Bologna. Di Biagio calls up Bonazzoli in place of Pinamonti

Three days before the European Championship kicks off, there’s a new addition to the Under-21 National Team: Padova forward Federico Bonazzoli....

13 June 2019

Heading towards the European Championship. Locatelli: “It's a great feeling to be here, just the icing on the cake is missing”

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Heading towards the European Championship. Locatelli: “It's a great feeling to be here, just the icing on the cake is missing”

“It’s a real honour and great feeling to be here, now just the icing on the cake is missing.” Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli...

11 June 2019

Di Biagio: “The team is strong, we have to try and win it"

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Di Biagio: “The team is strong, we have to try and win it"

In just over a week, the Under-21 National Team will play for the first time at the European Championship...

07 June 2019

Our Euros adventure gets underway: Di Biagio announces his 23-man Azzurrini squad

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Our Euros adventure gets underway: Di Biagio announces his 23-man Azzurrini squad

Head Coach of the Under-21 National Team Luigi Di Biagio has today confirmed his 23-man squad for the upcoming European Championship...

06 June 2019

Working towards the Euros. Tonali: “Our strength is that we are an extremely united squad”

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Working towards the Euros. Tonali: “Our strength is that we are an extremely united squad”

Less than a year ago he received his first call-up to the Under-21 National Team, although was forced to withdraw due to injury. A few months after that he was selected by Head Coach Roberto Mancini for the game against the United States, although he…

05 June 2019

Bonifazi: “The level of the group is very high, we can be major players"

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Bonifazi: “The level of the group is very high, we can be major players"

"I work every day for the European Championship, I see that the group is very close and the level is very high here...

03 June 2019

The preparation continues. Dimarco: "This team has the quality to achieve something important"

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The preparation continues. Dimarco: "This team has the quality to achieve something important"

For over a year, defender Federico Dimarco has been a member of Italy's U21s squad. After coming second at the U17s European Championship in 2013...

01 June 2019

Orsolini: “I’ve always scored goals, we have a duty to try to win the European Championship”

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Orsolini: “I’ve always scored goals, we have a duty to try to win the European Championship”

After Head Coach Roberto Mancini paid the team a visit in Formello, the Under-21 National Team are continuing their preparations for the European Championship...

31 May 2019

National Team Head Coach Roberto Mancini pays the Azzurrini a visit in Formello

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National Team Head Coach Roberto Mancini pays the Azzurrini a visit in Formello

With the Italian Under-21 National Team continuing to prepare for the European Championship, a surprise was in store for the players...

30 May 2019

Sottil and Del Sole called up for Azzurrini. Edera unavailable.

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Sottil and Del Sole called up for Azzurrini. Edera unavailable.

The team will be training at Formello from Wednesday 29 May to Saturday 8 June. Davide Calabria and Gabriele Moncini will join the squad on Monday 3rd...

27 May 2019