UEFA have formally opened a disciplinary investigation into Italy’s Under-21 European Championship qualifier with Sweden after Anthony Elanga alleged he received racist abuse. The game ended 1-1 on October 12…
The Italian Football Federation has released a statement assuring there was ‘no racist insult’ from an Italy player towards Sweden Under-21 international Anthony Elanga and they will defend that position…
The Swedish Federation claim Anthony Elanga received racist abuse from an Italy player during the Under-21 European Championship qualifier in Monza. Elanga, who plays for Manchester United, alleged that an…
Italy Under-21 coach Paolo Nicolato insists they ‘did not deserve’ to concede the last-gasp Sweden equaliser in their European Championship qualifier. Lorenzo Lucca had put the Azzurrini in front in…
Italy look to Sandro Tonali and Lorenzo Lucca for the crucial European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Sweden. It kicks off in Monza at 16.30 UK time (15.30 GMT). This is…
Italy Under-21 coach Paolo Nicolato saw real ‘progress’ after the 1-0 win over Montenegro, as this new era is beginning to look like a team. Lorenzo Colombo got the only…
Lorenzo Colombo got the only goal as Italy beat Montenegro in their Under-21 European Championship qualifier, which puts the Azzurrini second in their group. Colombo had a couple of first…
Italy make changes for their European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Montenegro, but Sandro Tonali continues to run the midfield. It kicks off at the Stadio Romeo Menti in Vicenza at…
Coach Paolo Nicolato has named his first Italy Under-21 side for European Championship qualifiers against Luxembourg and Montenegro. The Azzurrini begin the new two-year era on September 3 against Luxembourg…
The FIGC officially extended the contracts of Italy Under-21 coach Paolo Nicolato, as well as the coaches of the Italy Women’s, Futsal and Beach Soccer teams. It comes a few…
Milan are reportedly certain to trigger the option to sign 20-year-old Sandro Tonali from Brescia on a permanent deal. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports the Italian midfielder’s future will still…
Italy will face Portugal in the European Under-21 Championship quarter-final on May 31, but England are eliminated. The Azzurrini booked their spot in the tournament last night thanks to a…
Patrick Cutrone admits he is ‘not getting the playing time’ he wants at club level, but his two goals for Italy in the European Under-21 Championship show what he can…
Coach Paolo Nicolato is ‘very proud’ to reach the European Under-21 Championship quarter-final and tells off his Italy players for not ‘understanding’ the referees after another red card. The Azzurrini…
Patrick Cutrone scored twice and saw a penalty saved, as Italy beat Slovenia 4-0 to reach the European Under-21 Championship quarter-finals, but still managed another red card. As Spain beat…
Italy have four suspended players, but can still secure their place in the European Under-21 Championship quarter-finals with a win against Slovenia. It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00…
Italy play Slovenia in the last match of Group B in the European Under-21 Championship and the fight for a place in the quarter-finals is completely open. Paolo Nicolato’s men…
Italy U21 CT Paolo Nicolato hits back at Spain U21 coach Luis de La Fuente waving away claims of unsportsmanlike behaviour. Gianluca Scamacca and Nicolò Rovella saw red against Spain on Saturday…
Atalanta refuse to decide between their two goalkeepers, but Marco Carnesecchi’s performances for the Under-21 Italy side could put him in front of them both. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini has…
Italy U21 coach Paolo Nicolato insists he is ‘satisfied’ with the 0-0 draw against Spain, but another two red cards were ‘over the top.’ The result keeps their chances of…