Italy U20

As expected, Milan have officially sent goalkeeper Alessandro Plizzari on a one-season loan to Serie B side Livorno. The transfer was confirmed this afternoon and will give the 19-year-old the…

Italy have named Daniele Franceschini as the new Under-20 Coach, with Alberto Bollini taking over the Under-19 team. The various youth levels of the Nazionale have been shaken up this…

Sassuolo have officially loaned midfielder Davide Frattesi to recently-relegated Empoli. The Under-20 international impressed at the recent World Cup for Italy and had been on loan to Ascoli last term.…

Brentford have reportedly made an offer for Italy U20 World Cup starlet Alessandro Tripaldelli, but Sassuolo want to evaluate him first. The 20-year-old left-back made a big impression in the…

After their fourth-place finish in the Under-20 World Cup, Justin Sousa analysed Italy’s tactical approach and key men. After their fourth-place finish in the Under-20 World Cup, Justin Sousa analysed…

Inter have reportedly received 18 offers from Italian and foreign clubs, including €15m from Benfica, for their starlet Andrea Pinamonti. La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira reports that the…

Coach Paolo Nicolato urges Italy to “earn our place on the podium” of the U20 World Cup in the third-place final with Ecuador. The Azzurrini lost the semi-final to Ukraine…

Andrea Pinamonti is undergoing tests on a knee injury that could well rule him out of the European Under-21 Championship. The results of the tests will determine if he has…

Roberto Mancini explained some of his personnel changes as Italy host Bosnia-Herzegovina in a Euro 2020 qualifier. It kicks off in Turin at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here…

Italy Coach Paolo Nicolato consoled his team after their controversial U20 World Cup exit to Ukraine. “It might’ve been an error, but not an injustice.” The Azzurrini were trailing 1-0…

Italy are out of the Under-20 World Cup after losing the semi-final 1-0 to Ukraine, but there was controversy with a stoppage-time equaliser disallowed using VAR. The Azzurrini had topped…

Milan third choice goalkeeper Alessandro Plizzari warns his impressive U20 World Cup performances could change his career path. “I want to play.” The 19-year-old came up through the Rossoneri youth…

Italy take on Ukraine in the U20 World Cup semi-final tomorrow and Coach Paolo Nicolato warned “the greatest victory is having no regrets.” It kicks off on Tuesday at 16.30…

Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi insists “it’d be stupid not to believe” in their U20 World Cup hopes as they face Ukraine in the semi-final. “It’s wonderful to be here and…

Gianluca Zambrotta believes between senior, U21 and U20 teams, “Italy are on the right track to being one of the best football nations in the world again.” The Azzurri have…

Inter striker Andrea Pinamonti will participate for Italy in both the U20 World Cup and the European U21 Championships. “I’d love to play in Euro 2020 too.” The youngster is…

Milan have been scouting RB Salzburg striker Sekou Koita, who scored against Italy for Mali in the Under-20 World Cup. According to Calciomercato.com, Rossoneri representatives were in the stands when…

Italy U20 Coach Paolo Nicolato said they “just won’t stop surprising” after beating Mali to reach the U20 World Cup semi-finals. The Azzurrini are still unbeaten in the tournament with…

Andrea Pinamonti bagged a brace, but 10-man Mali put up a huge fight in a 4-2 thriller, with Alessandro Plizzari saving another penalty, as Italy will face Ukraine in the…

Luigi Di Biagio insisted “it is our duty” for Italy to win the European Under-21 Championships this summer in front of their own fans and denied snubbing the U20 World…