Di Biagio remains Italy U21 boss
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has confirmed that Luigi Di Biagio will stay on as Coach of the Under-21s. Di Biagio’s position came under fire after he failed to guide…
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has confirmed that Luigi Di Biagio will stay on as Coach of the Under-21s. Di Biagio’s position came under fire after he failed to guide…
Gigi Di Biagio faces competition from Under-20 boss Alberigo Evani for the role of Italy Under-21 Coach in 2017-19. The Azzurrini reached the semi-final of the European Under-21 Championship this…
What did we learn from Italy’s Under-21 European Championship exit to Spain? Words: Luca LaPorta Tonight’s match saw the Azzurrini eliminated, losing 3-1 to reigning champions Spain in the semi-final. It…
Italy Under-21 CT Luigi Di Biagio admits Spain are “favourites” for tomorrow’s European Championship semi-final. The Azzurrini qualified by beating Germany 1-0 on Saturday night, and will face the Spaniards…
Gigi Di Biagio is confident Italy can “perform another miracle” against Spain in the European Under-21 Championship semi-final after beating Germany. The showdown is on Tuesday at 20.00 UK time…
The Azzurrini were ultimately fortunate a 1-0 win over Germany was enough, but can be particularly suited to facing Spain. Words: Tom Scholes Italy needed something special to reach the…
Italy face Germany in tonight’s European Under-21 Championship clash, but need to win at least 3-1 to be sure of a semi-final spot. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time…
Luigi Di Biagio assures his Italy Under-21s “want to go on holiday in July, not now”. The Azzurrini’s defeat to the Czech Republic on Wednesday night sees them starting down…
Federico Bernardeschi insists “there’s a talented generation” of Azzurrini and is backing Under-21 boss Luigi Di Biagio to do “very well”, despite the criticism. Di Biagio’s position has come under…
Italy still have a chance of getting through to the European Under-21 Championship semi-final, but beating Germany might not be enough. The Azzurrini won their opener 2-0 against Denmark, but…
Coach Gigi Di Biagio insisted he’d “play the same way, but with a bit more pace” after Italy’s 3-1 defeat to the Czech Republic, as he felt they "deserved a…
Gigi Di Biagio felt Italy “didn’t keep the necessary organisation” in a 3-1 defeat to the Czech Republic, which “complicates” their Under-21 European Championship. The Azzurrini beat Denmark 2-0 in…
Gigi Di Biagio promised changes as Italy face Patrik Schick’s Czech Republic in the European Under-21 Championship, but Gianluigi Donnarumma “jokes about the controversy.” It kicks off on Wednesday at…
Gigi Di Biagio praised Gianluigi Donnarumma’s maturity after he “put up with something that goes beyond football” as Milan fans threw fake dollar bills during an Italy game. This week…
Italy Under-21 Coach Gigi Di Biagio warned they “must do better, especially in the final third” after beating Denmark 2-0 in the European Championship. The Azzurrini began their tournament in…
Coach Gigi Di Biagio feels the Italy squad going into the Under-21 European Championship is “more mature” than in previous tournaments. They make their debut at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
Italy must choose between two different systems ahead of tomorrow’s opening Under-21 European Championship game against Denmark. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) on Sunday in Krakow.…
Gigi Di Biagio is confident Gianluigi Donnarumma won’t be affected by transfer speculation when Italy face Denmark in the European Under-21 Championship. Their opening game kicks off on Sunday at…
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…
Italy Under-21 Coach Luigi Di Biagio believes he has “one of the strongest” squads in the tournament. The Azzurrini get their Under-21 European Championship campaign underway against Denmark in nine…