Italy Under-21s

Roberto Mancini is focusing on youngsters as Italy don’t have the "superstars” of the past, but leaves the door open for veterans like Fabio Quagliarella. The Azzurri CT has called…

Luigi Di Biagio insists his Italy Under-21s “deserved more” against Germany, but assures “it’ll be a whole different story” come June. Italy is hosting next summer’s European Championships, but the…

Italy’s Under-21s took the lead against Germany at the Mapei Stadium, but were ultimately beaten 2-1. Vittorio Parigini opened the scoring after 21 minutes, beating the offside trap to fire…

Riccardo Orsolini and Manuel Locatelli return to the Italy Under-21 side to face Germany in tonight’s friendly. Luigi Di Biagio’s side were beaten 2-1 by England last week, with two…

Italy Under-21 Coach Luigi Di Biagio declares “we know England well”, and warns “they’re no longer just 4-4-2 and running”. The Azzurrini face the Three Lions in a friendly tomorrow,…

Milan striker Patrick Cutrone is in the Italy Under-21 squad, with teammate Davide Calabria also called. Cutrone has been capped by the senior team, but ahead of next summer’s Under-21…

Italy’s Under-21s emerged victorious in the friendly with Tunisa, thanks to first half goals from Vittorio Paragini and Moise Kean. Luigi Di Biagio’s side are warming up for the Under-21…

Juventus youngster Moise Kean starts up-front for Italy Under-21s in the friendly against Tunisia in Vicenza. The Azzurrini preparing for the Under-19 European Championships next summer, which will be hosted…

Italy Under-21 Coach Luigi Di Biagio is aiming to reach the European Championship final on home soil next summer. Italy and San Marino are hosting the tournament in June, with…

Italy’s Under-21s came out on the wrong side of a five-goal thriller, losing 3-2 to Portugal in tonight’s friendly in Estoril. Luigi Di Biagio returned to the bench following his…

Milan trio Davide Calabria, Manuel Locatelli and Patrick Cutrone are included in Luigi Di Biagio’s first squad back with Italy Under 21s. Di Biagio took caretaker charge of the senior…

FIGC commissioner Roberto Fabbricini confirms Luigi Di Biagio will return to the Italy Under-21s after Roberto Mancini was appointed as CT. The former midfielder took the team for the March…

Alberico Evani assures he’s “coaching a team of great prestige” as he prepares to make his Italy Under-21 debut. The Azzurrini face Norway and Serbia over the international break, with…

Alberico Evani will take charge of the Italy Under-21s for their two March friendlies, the FIGC has confirmed. Luigi Di Biagio is the Azzurrini CT, but he’ll be taking charge…

Luigi Di Biagio said he was ‘fairly happy’ with Italy Under-21s’ 4-0 victory over Morocco on Tuesday. Italy won their third straight game by a big scoreline, but while Di…

Italy Under-21 Coach Luigi Di Biagio says it’s “useless” for youngsters to stay in Serie A if they don’t play. The Azzurrini face Hungary in Budapest tomorrow, and the CT…

Patrick Cutrone and Daniele Verde are among the names called-up to Luigi Di Biagio’s latest Italy Under-21 squad. The Azzurrini face Hungary and Morocco in a friendly double-header, and the…

Italy’s Under-21s were thrashed 3-0 by Spain in a friendly, including a strike from Real Madrid’s Borja Mayoral. The senior side take on La Roja in a crucial World Cup…

Luigi Di Biagio believes his Italy Under-21s are favourites for the European Championships, along with Spain and Germany. The Azzurrini get their campaign underway on Sunday against Denmark, as they…

Ciro Immobile says he feels “compelled” to help Italy’s youngsters as Gigio Donnarumma is making “a great choice” with the Under-21s. Immobile is one of the Azzurrini’s biggest success stories,…