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The road to Euro 2022 gets back underway in Empoli and Zenica. Bertolini: “I expect desire and enthusiasm”

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The road to Euro 2022 gets back underway in Empoli and Zenica. Bertolini: “I expect desire and enthusiasm”

On 17 September at the Stadio Castellani, the Azzurre get back underway with their qualification campaign with a game against Israel. On 22 September, they take on Bosnia & Herzegovina...

22 July 2020

Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 World Cup

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Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 World Cup

Coach Milena Bertolini: “They’ve chosen a venue where women’s football has a very important role”...

25 June 2020

The Azzurre’s march towards EURO qualification to resume against Israel and Bosnia and Herzegovina in September

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The Azzurre’s march towards EURO qualification to resume against Israel and Bosnia and Herzegovina in September

With the Euros postponed until July 2022, UEFA have announced the dates of the next games in Group B: the Azzurre to host Israel on the 17th and travel to Bosnia on the 22nd...

27 May 2020

The women’s European Championship postponed to 2022

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The women’s European Championship postponed to 2022

UEFA’s Executive Committee, who held a video conference meeting today, has announced that the women’s European Championship, which was scheduled for 2021, will now take place in England from 6 to 31 July 2022...

23 April 2020

Italy remain in 14th place in the FIFA Ranking, with the United States ahead of Germany and France

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Italy remain in 14th place in the FIFA Ranking, with the United States ahead of Germany and France

France pip the Netherlands to third place, while Brazil and North Korea also go up one place in the top ten...

27 March 2020

 The Azzurre back in Italy. Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora: “I'd like to thank everyone for their cooperation”

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The Azzurre back in Italy. Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora: “I'd like to thank everyone for their cooperation”

The Women’s National Team returned to Italy yesterday evening on a charter flight from Faro which stopped in Palma de Mallorca, where the local authorities checked the team’s health, Turin and finally Rome...

12 March 2020

The Azzurre en route back to Italy: their flight at 16:20 local time from Faro

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The Azzurre en route back to Italy: their flight at 16:20 local time from Faro

The FIGC and government took urgent action after the Portuguese authorities blocked all flights to and from Italy last night...

11 March 2020

Coronavirus emergency: Italy forfeit the Algarve Cup final in order to return to Rome as soon as possible

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Coronavirus emergency: Italy forfeit the Algarve Cup final in order to return to Rome as soon as possible

With no possibility of guaranteeing a flight back to Italy in the coming days, the FIGC have reached an agreement for the Azzurre to return home early...

10 March 2020

Italy brush New Zealand aside to qualify for the final of the Algarve Cup

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Italy brush New Zealand aside to qualify for the final of the Algarve Cup

A one-sided match which was managed with a know-how typical of the big sides. Milena Bertolini’s side continued their winning streak...

08 March 2020

Algarve Cup, Italy ready for the game against New Zealand. Bertolini: “We want to reach the final”

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Algarve Cup, Italy ready for the game against New Zealand. Bertolini: “We want to reach the final”

Milena Bertolini’s National Team are continuing their preparations for the Algarve Cup semi-final in Vilamoura. On Saturday at 21:00 local time (22:00 Italian time, live on RaiSport) at the ‘De Bela Vista’ stadium in Parchal...

06 March 2020

A great first game in the Algarve Cup: Italy beat Portugal to progress to the semi-final

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A great first game in the Algarve Cup: Italy beat Portugal to progress to the semi-final

The Azzurre went 1-0 down to the hosts, but came back in the second half to qualify for Saturday’s semi-final vs. New Zealand...

05 March 2020

The Azzurre putting in the finishing touches before the Algarve Cup kicks off. Bertolini: “We’re proud to be here”

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The Azzurre putting in the finishing touches before the Algarve Cup kicks off. Bertolini: “We’re proud to be here”

Italy face Portugal in the quarter-finals tomorrow at 21:15 CET (live on RaiSport Italy). The Coach and Sara Gama’s words: “Let’s start the year on the right foot”...

03 March 2020

The Azzurre hard at work in Portugal, Italy’s debut in the Algarve Cup against the hosts on Wednesday

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The Azzurre hard at work in Portugal, Italy’s debut in the Algarve Cup against the hosts on Wednesday

Kick-off scheduled for 21:15 CET with the match broadcast live on RaiSport Italy. New Zealand vs. Belgium, Germany vs. Sweden and Norway vs. Denmark the other quarter-final match-ups...

02 March 2020

The Italian team gather ahead of the Algarve Cup before they leave for Portugal on Saturday

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The Italian team gather ahead of the Algarve Cup before they leave for Portugal on Saturday

Tomorrow the Azzurre will meet at the Mancini Park Hotel in Rome. Coach Bertolini has updated the squad list following some unavailability...

27 February 2020

Italy to return to action in the Algarve Cup: Salvai back after injury

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Italy to return to action in the Algarve Cup: Salvai back after injury

Twelve years on from when they were last involved, the Azzurre are once again set to play in one of the most prestigious European tournaments...

20 February 2020

European qualifiers. The journey resumes on 10 April at the Stadio Friuli in Udine

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European qualifiers. The journey resumes on 10 April at the Stadio Friuli in Udine

On 14 April the Azzurre have another qualifying match in Zenica against Bosnia and Herzegovina: both games will be broadcast live on Rai2...

14 February 2020

 Algarve Cup draw takes place: Italy paired with Portugal

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Algarve Cup draw takes place: Italy paired with Portugal

Twelve years on from when they were last involved, Italy Women are once again set to play in the Algarve Cup, one of the most prestigious tournaments in women’s football...

07 January 2020

FIFA Ranking: Italy end 2019 in 14th place, the United States remain at the top of the ranking

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FIFA Ranking: Italy end 2019 in 14th place, the United States remain at the top of the ranking

The reigning world champions sit in first ahead of Germany and the Netherlands. Brazil return to the top ten (9th), while England overtake Australia and move up to 6th...

13 December 2019

Italy to take part in the Algarve Cup, the prestigious Portuguese tournament kicks off on 4 March

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Italy to take part in the Algarve Cup, the prestigious Portuguese tournament kicks off on 4 March

The Azzurre return to the competition after twelve years out. The draw to decide their quarter-final opponents takes place on 7 January...

28 November 2019

EURO 2021 qualifying: Italy beat Malta 5-0 to pick up their sixth consecutive win in Group B

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EURO 2021 qualifying: Italy beat Malta 5-0 to pick up their sixth consecutive win in Group B

A fantastic and clinical winning display. In Castel di Sangro, Milena Bertolini’s side beat Malta 5-0 in their final game of their year and in doing so picked up their sixth consecutive win in EURO 2021 qualifying...

12 November 2019