Italy name U-20 World Cup squad
Italy have named their squad for the U-20 World Cup, which includes Milan goalkeeper Alessandro Plizzari and Roma’s Luca Pellegrini. Plizzari keeps his place from the last U-20 World Cup…
Azzurrini out against England
Italy Under 20s took the lead against England in the World Cup semi-final, but a disastrous second half display saw them crash out. Riccardo Orsolini got his fifth goal of…
Evani hails ‘terrific’ Azzurrini
Italy Under-20s Coach Alberigo Evani hailed his “terrific” Azzurrini after they set up a semi-final with England. Italy U20s fell behind Zambia in just the fourth minute of their quarter-final…
Azzurrini through to quarters
Italy are through to the quarter-finals of the Under-20 World Cup, after beating France 2-1. The Azzurrini went ahead through winger Riccardo Orsolini, who slotted in a fine left-footed volley…
Italy U-20s beat South Africa
Italy Under 20s beat South Africa 2-0 in Suwon, to go second in Group D at the Under-20 World Cup. The Azzurrini had lost 1-0 to Uruguay in their first…
Chiesa: ‘My debut against Juventus’
Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa describes the “amazing sensation” of debuting against Juventus, and discusses his father’s influence. The 19-year-old made his Viola debut in Turin in the first match of…