Italy's team seeks gold at XX Mediterranean Games
Italy's youth football team will compete for gold at the XX Mediterranean Games, with a squad of 18 players selected.
Italy team seeks gold at XX Mediterranean Games
According to Tuttomercatoweb.Background
Christian Lupo, who is part of the Italy youth team, is ready to showcase his talent in this competition. He is accompanied by other young players such as Mattia Sonzogni and Matteo Albini, who raise new hopes for Italian football.
Why it matters
Italy's youth football team is preparing fully to win gold at the XX Mediterranean Games. This competition is important for Italy, as they have previously won 4 gold medals in this sport. The selection of young players is a step towards strengthening Italy's football future.
Key Points
- Italy team in search of gold at XX Mediterranean Games.
- Italy's youth football team will compete for gold at the XX Mediterranean Games, with a squad of 18 players selected..
- XX Games of the Mediterranean, from 22 to 30/8 in Taranto: the list of convocations of Italy.
Italy's youth football team is set to win gold at the XX Mediterranean Games. This competition will be held in Taranto from 22 to 30 August. Italy, who are in Group B, open their campaign against Albania in Leche on August 22. Next, they will play against Algeria in Brindisi on 24 August and Kosovo on 26 August.This time the Italy team will take the field with 18 players, all of whom were born in 2009, except two who are from 2010. This is the 13th time the Italian team is participating in this competition. Italy has won 8 medals so far, out of which 4 are gold and 4 are silver. The Italian team had won gold medals three consecutive times in 1963, 1967 and 1997.
This time a total of 8 teams are scheduled to participate in the competition, out of which 5 are from UEFA (Albania, Italy, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Turkey) and 3 from CAF (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia). Group A consists of North Macedonia, Morocco, Tunisia and Türkiye, while Group B consists of Italy, Algeria, Albania and Kosovo.
The Italian team, which is the runner-up, is hoping to win the gold this time. The first two placed teams of the competition will enter the knockout stage, with the semi-finals taking place on 28 August. The final and third place match will be held on August 30.
Talking about the team selection, youth national team coordinator Maurizio Viscidi has selected 18 players. These players include many young talents who represent the future of Italian football. The list of players includes:
Goalkeepers: Cristian Lupo (Leche), Mattia Sonzogni (Atalanta);
Defenders: Matteo Albini (Como), Lorenzo Dattilo (Roma), Djibril Diallo (Parma), Davide Gaffurini (Torino), Davide Rigo (Juventus), Ludovico Varali (Parma);
Intermediaries: Geoffrey Nana Baffoh (Sassuolo), Francesco Balarin (Venezia), Edoardo Biondini (Empoli), Giulio Giamatti (Roma), Mattia Guaglianone (Roma);Square: Tommaso Casagrande (Hellas Verona), Thomas Corigliano (Juventus), Marcelo Fugazzola (Atalanta), Jacopo Landi (Empoli), Diego Perillo (Atalanta).
The Italian team aims to win the gold medal this time, and all the players are ready to capitalize on this opportunity.
What will happen next
The Italy team will start its campaign against Albania on 22 August. If they achieve success in the first two matches, they will enter the knockout stage, which will begin with the semi-finals on 28 August. The final match will take place on August 30, where Italy will compete for gold.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Italian team start playing in the Mediterranean Games?
The Italy team will start its campaign against Albania on August 22.
How many players are included in the Italy team this time?
This time the Italy team includes 18 players, all of whom were born in 2009, except two who are from 2010.
How many medals has the Italian team won so far?
The Italian team has won 8 medals so far, which include 4 gold and 4 silver.
How many teams are participating in the competition this time?
This time a total of 8 teams are participating in the competition.
Why is the Italian team hoping to win gold?
The Italian team, which is the runner-up, is hoping to win gold this time.
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