U-21: Italy see off Russia
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'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 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…
Ciro Ferrara's Under-21 Italy squad will play a friendly against Russia next month, announced the FIGC. The Azzurrini will welcome their Russian counterparts to the Stadio Eugeneo in Padova. Kick-off…
Italy Under-21 boss Ciro Ferrara is counting on Davide Santon and Federico Macheda to perform in today's friendly against England in Empoli. Ferrara is keen to build on the 2-1…
Federico Macheda scored a late penalty to give Italy an unexpected 1-0 win over England in Empoli. Despite being quite raw in comparison with the visitors, Italy never really looked…
Italy beat England 1-0 today in an Under-21 friendly, but Coach Ciro Ferrara believes “we can still improve.” Federico Macheda converted a late penalty to decide the match at Empoli's…
Siena midfielder Luca Marrone has pulled out of Italy's Under-21 international friendly against England. The Juventus-owned starlet picked up a thigh injury during Saturday's Serie B game and was examined…
Davide Santon is one of the 20 players named in the Italian Under-21 squad for next week's friendly against England. Despite struggling for form, Santon has been included by boss…