Italy beat Mexico for Toulon third
Italy got the bronze medal in the Toulon Tournament by beating Mexico on penalties. Ciro Ferrara's Under-21 side had lost the semi-final 1-0 to hosts France, so battled it out…
Italy got the bronze medal in the Toulon Tournament by beating Mexico on penalties. Ciro Ferrara's Under-21 side had lost the semi-final 1-0 to hosts France, so battled it out…
Italy scraped through to the Toulon Tournament semi-final after a 1-1 draw with Colombia, though they went down to 10 men and were denied a penalty. The Azzurrini needed a…
Italy play Colombia in the last group game of the Toulon Tournament today. “It's decisive and I remain confident,” said Coach Ciro Ferrara. The Azzurrini won their opener 2-0 over…
Ciro Ferrara was impressed when Italy sealed 2-0 victory over the Ivory Coast in their opening Toulon Tournament match. The traditional competition is held in France between Under-21 sides and…
Lecce midfielder Andrea Bertolacci is excited following his call up to the Italy Under-21 squad. The Azzurrini are due to face Russia in a friendly in Padua this evening. Bertolacci…
Ciro Ferrara's Azzurrini scored two late goals to defeat their Russian counterparts 2-0 in today's friendly. The Under-21 side left it to the final five minutes of normal time to…
Ciro Ferrara prepares for tomorrow's Under-21 match with Russia. “It's an important game, as there's no such thing as a friendly.” The Azzurrini are still a work in progress under…
Ciro Ferrara has unveiled his latest Italy Under-21 squad for next Wednesday's match against Russia in Padova. Pescara defender Marco Capuano, Lecce midfielder Andrea Bertolaccio and Empoli striker Fernando Forestieri…
Ciro Ferrara hailed his Under-21 side's fightback in Germany. “We had inexperienced kids against regular Bundesliga starters.” The Azzurrini were trailing 2-0 in yesterday's friendly, but snatched a prestigious 2-2…
Ciro Ferrara was moved by his Azzurrini's spirit as they fought back from 2-0 down in Germany. “It's a performance that boosts morale.” Italy were losing in their international friendly…
Italy's Under-21 side fought back from 2-0 down to earn a thrilling draw in Germany with Fabio Borini's strike. The Azzurrini faced their first friendly test away from home since…
Italy Under-21 boss Ciro Ferrara is well aware that his side will face a tough test in Tuesday's friendly with Germany. "It won't be easy," the former Juventus tactician noted.…
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete is “open” to Cesare Prandelli's suggestion of an Italy Under-21 side competing in Serie B. The Azzurri boss made shockwaves when he said young players should…
Italy Under-21 boss Ciro Ferrara was delighted with his side's emphatic 3-1 victory over Sweden on Thursday. The result never once looked in doubt thanks to goals from Diego Fabbrini,…
Ciro Ferrara's winning streak as Under-21 Italy boss continues following a 3-1 win over Sweden this evening. Ferrara went into the Reggio Emilia friendly with two wins from two after…
Genoa striker Alberto Paloschi is relishing the opportunity to captain the Italy Under-21s against Sweden. The 21-year-old has really struggled with injury this season, scoring just twice in nine appearances…
Ciro Ferrara is impressed with the passion shown by his Azzurrini players ahead of Thursday's match with Sweden. “I see the lads are very fired up and happy to be…
Ciro Ferrara has called in two new faces for the Italy Under-21 team's friendlies against Sweden and Germany. The Azzurrini give their first call-ups to Inter goalkeeper Francesco Bardi and…
Italy Under-21 international Fabio Borini has moved from Chelsea to Swansea City, but is still on track for Serie A in the summer. The striker struggled to break into the…
Cesare Prandelli and Demetrio Albertini have spoken of their plans to register an Italy Under-21 side in Serie B to give youth a chance on the peninsula. After last year's…