U21: Di Biagio faith in N Ireland result
Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio has “unlimited faith” in Italy ahead of a must-win qualifier in Northern Ireland. It kicks off on Wednesday at 16.00 GMT in Lurghan and the…
U21: Berardi breaks code of ethics
Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi has been dropped for Italy’s Under-21 game against Northern Ireland after his red card. The talented forward had been named in the squad for Wednesday’s European…
U21: Di Biagio calls two new faces
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio called two new faces for a get-together next week. The Azzurrini will stay in Rome for training, tactics lessons and a friendly against the…
Perin suffers knee injury
Bad news for Genoa fans as goalkeeper Mattia Perin has gone down in training with the Italy Under-21 squad today with a knee injury. Bad news for Genoa fans as…
U21 training squad named
Danilo Cataldi and Domenico Berardi have been called up for their first Italy U-21 squad meeting, it has been confirmed. Danilo Cataldi and Domenico Berardi have been called up for…
U21: Debutant duo on target
Italy’s Under-21 side beat the Serie B Italia team 3-0 with Stefano Beltrame’s brace and Brentford striker Marcello Trotta on target. Italy’s Under-21 side beat the Serie B Italia team…
U21: Italy beaten in Serbia
Italy lost 1-0 in Serbia, making their European Under-21 Championship qualification considerably more complicated. Just two points separated them going in to Gornji Milanovac and Gigi Di Biagio’s men were…
Di Biagio has ‘good feeling’ about Belgium
Italy Under-21 boss Luigi Di Biagio has claimed that his side will not have previous encounters in their minds when they face Belgium. The Azzurini play the Belgians in Genk…
Di Biagio: We have to be confident
Italy U21 boss Luigi Di Biagio has insisted that ‘all game are important’ as his side try and qualify for the European Championships. The Azzurini have already lost one game…
Di Biagio on Belgium clash
Italy Under-21 boss Luigi Di Biagio has claimed his side are ‘obliged’ to try and beat Belgium next week. The Azzurini travel to Genk to face the Belgians in their…
Di Biagio wary of Belgium threat
Italy U21 boss Gigi Di Biagio has warned his side against the threat they face on Thursday against Belgium. The Azzurrini play their Flemish rivals tomorrow in their first qualifying…
U21: Benassi in for Busellato
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio has called Marco Benassi after Massimiliano Busellato pulled out. Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio has called Marco Benassi after Massimiliano Busellato pulled out.…
Bertolacci focused on Genoa
Geona midfielder Andrea Bertolacci has claimed he is focused on his club form, not forcing his way into the Italian national team squad. The 22-year-old was an integral part of…