Lopetegui: ‘A very hard match’
Spain Coach Julen Lopetegui was “very proud” to retain the Under-21 European title after beating Italy in “a very hard match.” Spain Coach Julen Lopetegui was “very proud” to retain…
Abete: ‘Clubs must use U21 stars’
FIGC President Giancarlo Abete warns the European Under-21 Final defeat to Spain shows “Italian clubs must make more of their young players.” FIGC President Giancarlo Abete warns the European Under-21…
Rossi: ‘Italy gave our all’
Italy midfielder Fausto Rossi insists “we couldn’t have done anything more” after a 4-2 European Under-21 Championship Final defeat to Spain. Italy midfielder Fausto Rossi insists “we couldn’t have done…
Verratti: ‘Spain a step above’
Marco Verratti admits “Spain are a step ahead” after Italy lost the European Under-21 Championship Final. The 4-2 defeat in Jerusalem saw the Azzurrini capitulate and La Rojita retain their…
Mangia: ‘Italy only lacked experience’
Devis Mangia praised his Italy Under-21 side after their 4-2 Final defeat to Spain, noting “their only flaw was inexperience.” Devis Mangia praised his Italy Under-21 side after their 4-2…
Platini: Italy can do it
UEFA President Michel Platini believes that Italy U-21's have what it takes to beat their Spanish counterparts this evening. UEFA President Michel Platini believes that Italy U-21's have what it…
Italy-Spain U-21 probable line-ups
Italy Under-21 boss Devis Mangia is set to field the same side that beat Holland in Tuesday’s European Championship Final against Spain. The two nations will meet in Jerusalem, Israel,…