8-team finals in Wales: two groups of four, top two reach the semis. Doubles as European qualification for the 2027 U20 World Cup. Matches on RaiSport and RaiPlay.
| 2022 | England |
| 2023 | ITALY 🇮🇹 |
| 2024 | Spain |
| 2025 | Netherlands (1-0 vs Spain) |
| 2026 | Spain (2-0 vs Germany in the final, a record tenth title) |
A cruel exit: after beating Serbia 2-0 (Liberali, Iddrissou) and drawing 0-0 with Croatia, the Azzurrini fell 1-0 to Ukraine (an Olychenko gem) and were overtaken on goal difference by Croatia, 3-0 winners over Serbia. Marello hit the bar at 0-0: centimetres from the semis. Spain won the tournament, 2-0 over Germany: a record tenth title.
The former Milan prospect is struggling for playing time at Como despite Fabregas's summer commitment. The Spanish coach believes in his abilities, but patience will be key as it was for Baturina.
The former player analyzes prospects from Champions League sides. Pio Esposito compared to Toni, Liberali hailed as future star despite competition.
Intense days for the young Italian squads: from Neapolitan prospects to world semifinals. Here's what happened in the last 24 hours.
Between national team call-ups, surprises in youth football and an episode of violence affecting the sport, a busy day in the landscape of young Italian talent.
Alessio Cacciamani and Andrea Natali feature in the ranking of Italy's best young footballers according to TUTTOmercatoWEB. The list highlights the strength of Italy's youth development in the 26-30 positions.
Inter's young striker scores in Italy U20's 3-0 win over France.
Three Italian talents face the Serie B examination. The competitive test marks a crucial stage in their football development.
The striker leads Italy to victory in the youth clash. Two Torino midfielders also stand out in the performance.
The coach thanks Aquilani and Alvini for their support. A chance for Cissè, first call-up for the young Rossoneri prospect.
Samuele Inacio discusses his journey through Borussia Dortmund's academy system and his ambitions with Italy's national team. An interview on the present and prospects of a young Italian footballer abroad.
Bergamo continues to be a thriving academy for Italian talents, while positive signals are arriving from multiple Under teams. Here's what happened today in the landscape of young Italian prospects.
Italy's young side defeats France 2-1 thanks to goals from Lontani and Bovio. Strong opening for the national team.
The Bianconeri had targeted Samuele Inacio in the transfer market, but ultimately chose Jeff Ekhator as an alternative solution.
Mancini fields Doumbia, Zoma and Inacio against Belgium. A decisive test to understand whether Italy's renovation project has truly begun.
The coach has finalized his squad selection for the Belgium match. Four promising youngsters tracked by Italian Next Gen have been left out of the call-up.
Plot twists between defense and midfield: Kouadio chooses Italy, Lulli works toward a Roma renewal, and young talents continue to make their mark across Europe.
Coach Baldini thanks Aquilani and Alvini for their support. New opportunities for emerging players in the national project.
Three days of Italian youth football between official lineups in Serie C and injury updates from the major clubs' medical rooms.
Two important moves in the Italian youth sector: a coaching change for the U19 and a new goalkeeper in Serie A.
The youth national team announces its squad. Two prospects tracked by Italian Next Gen are among the selections.
Lulli, Cichella, Reggiani and Liberali receive their first call-up in blue towards Euro 2027. The coach continues building his team.
The Calabrian club solidifies its role as a springboard for promising young talent in Serie B. Pafundi follows in the footsteps of those who came before him through the youth ranks.
Beyond Dimarco and Carlos Augusto, Inter is nurturing promising left-footed talents. Cocchi in Serie B and Marello in Serie C are collecting goals and assists, while Sorino and Rocca continue developing in the youth ranks.
The Italy coach announces first call-ups with three fresh faces. Retegui in doubt, decision on Cisse.
The Italian federation has announced the squad for the tournament in Croatia. No players from Milan in the selection.
Two Genoa prospects have earned their call-up to the Italy U19 squad. Recognition of the Rossoblu's youth development efforts.
Leonardo Noah Bovio leads Inter U23's back line in Serie C. Iddrissou begins on the bench.
A day of brilliant flashes from our young talents: goals, assists and confirmations of interesting prospects in their respective clubs.
Between young talents and today's surprises, Italian youth football keeps delivering interesting storylines. Here's what happened across the main leagues.
A day of young Italians standing out between Primavera and foreign market moves. Here's what happened in the Italian academy scene.
Following a disciplinary incident with Borussia Dortmund, the Italian forward scores twice and finds the net again.
Among young Azzurri talents, Cissè stands out at Milan, while Kouadio impresses at Monza and Italians abroad continue to shine.
The young Como talent gains confidence within the Rossoneri environment. Coach Cesc Fabregas recognizes the midfielder's qualities and puts him in contention for the starting lineup.
The Calabrian club strengthens its youth sector with the arrival of Tommaso Rubino, an offensive talent in the U19 Gold category
Market moves and negotiations for the talents of Italy's next generation: from Napoli to Parma, passing through Inter and Genoa.
Four young Italian talents take center stage across Serie A and lower divisions: debuts and confirmations in this weekend's football action.
A day of movements in the Nerazzurri youth system and Serie B market activity featuring talents from our academy.
Inter Primavera coach Chivu relies on young Italian prospects in the clash against Manchester City. Two emerging Azzurri talents in the spotlight.
Young talents in the spotlight: from Florenzi's advice to the market moving between Italy and abroad, here's what's brewing.
Italy's coach scrutinises young prospects who could make a difference. Two names stand out among the closely watched talents.
Between promising debuts in Serie B and C and news from the top clubs, the day offers insights on who is warming up in the lower categories.
The young Como prospect finds the back of the net with a fine finish. Now it's the midfielder's turn to make an impact.
Samuele Inacio continues his development path with notable performances in the Primavera championship. The young Italian talent keeps sending encouraging signals.
Mattia Liberali impressed in Como's friendly against Villarreal with a strong performance and a notable goal. Coach Fabregas is beginning to explore new tactical options for the young Italian talent.
Inacio dazzles Dortmund in Emirates Cup, Desplanches spurs competition at Frosinone: Italian talents steal the spotlight.
Inacio stands out at Borussia Dortmund, Desplanches challenges Palmisani at Frosinone: Next Gen's moves for 2030.
Five young Italian talents between confirmations and ambitions: from Napoli securing Marianucci to Inter rejecting offers for Iddrissou, up to Lipani dreaming of the National team with Sassuolo.
The young talent has officially joined the Veneto club, highlighting the rapport with the coaching staff. A strategic choice on the path toward major goals.
The young Italian prospect explains his choice of the Venetian club and recalls the thrill of his debut at San Siro.
Inter has decided to keep the young talent, turning down Cologne's approach. A sign of how important the midfielder is to the club's youth development project.
The Italian coach places faith in emerging talents to build the national team project toward 2030. Four names to invest in for the future.
Rao joins Pisa on loan from Napoli, while Mancini banks on young talents Liberali, Leoni and Inacio heading towards 2030.
Como's manager pushes forward with Italian talent development. Beyond Liberali, both Cassano and Rispoli fit into the club's strategy to build a competitive core of homegrown players.
The defender continues his adventure in the Dutch league. The player's choice moves away from a potential return to Italian football.
Inter coach gives prominence to three young prospects during preseason. A significant indication for the Nerazzurri's project ahead of upcoming international commitments.
Young midfielder Andrea Natali leaves Napoli and returns permanently to AZ Alkmaar. His loan spell with the Serie A side comes to an end.
Inter winger Matteo Cocchi is close to completing his move to Padova. Medical examinations are scheduled to finalize the transfer.
Inter begin preseason with a commanding 16-0 victory over SV Aasen. Francesco Pio Esposito leads the way with five goals, while Frattesi, Diouf and Iddrissou each score twice.
Outstanding display by Inter's youth squad: Topalovic delivers a hat-trick, while Iddrissou and Mosconi stand out in the match.
Andrea Natali will not return to Italy. The young talent will continue his career abroad, with the Netherlands remaining his next professional destination.
Inter sparkles in training with youngsters, Torino welcomes Casadei. Santini analyzes market moves, Benassi bets on Italian talents abroad.
Matteo Cocchi leaves Inter on loan to join Padova. The Nerazzurri academy continues to showcase its ability to nurture promising young talent.
Market movements for Italian talents: from the race for Koleosho to Fortini's future, through young goalkeepers and Inter's strategies toward 2030.
Following Buongiorno's departure, Napoli explores defensive reinforcements. Gatti, Solet, and Tiago Gabriel are under consideration, while Andrea Natali emerges as a prospect for tomorrow.
Matteo Cocchi moves to Serie B on loan. Next season will be crucial for the young Nerazzurri prospect on the path toward 2030.
Inter's prospect Matteo Cocchi draws interest from three Serie B clubs in an increasingly crowded pursuit. Meanwhile, Juve Stabia keeps tabs on Alvin Okoro as activity picks up across Italy's second tier.
Defender Mattia Mosconi has joined Inter's training camp, where he is closely observing Francesco Pio Esposito's development. Chivu embodies the model of growth towards international excellence.
Mattia Mosconi looks to Francesco Pio Esposito as inspiration for his development path. The Italian winger aims to establish himself as a regular in the senior squad.
Andrea Natali shines in Europe, Leoni still sidelined, Comuzzo courted by rivals and young Fiorentina talents in the spotlight. The pieces of the 2030 puzzle continue to take shape.
Several Primavera players from Inter are catching the eye of Serie B clubs. Matteo Cocchi is among the young Nerazzurri talents generating interest in the second tier.
Inter keeps building its young talent roster through Serie B transfers, involving prospects like Matteo Cocchi and other emerging players. The Nerazzurri's strategy focuses on developing a generation of talents in the second division before potential integration into the main project.
Five young talents in the spotlight: from Chelsea monitoring our prospects to Torino working on midfield, from Fiorentina pushing for Koleosho to injury concerns at Parma.
Milan aims to secure Francesco Camarda and Christian Comotto's futures, determined not to repeat what happened with Mattia Liberali. A defensive strategy to retain their young talents.
The young prospect declines the German move. Inter places trust in the 2006-born player as heir to the offensive talent pipeline.
Good news from Milan for young Rossoneri talents, while Inter eyes Iddrissou. Disappointment for Italy's Under 19 on penalties.
Milan moves in the youth market with interest in Samuele Inacio, while Francesco Camarda and Christian Comotto are in contract renewal negotiations.
Milan moves to secure its academy talents. Following concerns over Liberali's status, the Rossoneri aim to lock down Camarda and Comotto's futures.
Plot twists at Milan with Camarda and Comotto secured, while Fiorentina builds its future with Comuzzo and company.
Italy U19 kicks off the European championship with a win. A Fiorentina prospect scores the opening goal of the continental tournament.
Cagliari are hunting for defensive reinforcements and have identified three young Italian prospects as potential targets. The trio includes Andrea Natali, Filippo Mané and Raphael Kofler.
Juventus moves forward in Muharemovic pursuit, with Mattia Liberali playing a key role in negotiations. Meanwhile, Lucumi is off the table: an agreement has been reached for Joao Mario.
Two players tracked by Napoli have been included in Italy's U19 European Championship squad. A sign of the quality coming through Italian youth development for the years ahead.
Catanzaro's manager praises the talents of Mattia Liberali and Alphadjo Cissè, hinting that Milan should consider sending the latter on loan to the Calabrian club.
Mattia Marello will join Inter's U23 squad following his buyout from Udinese. Meanwhile, Matteo Cocchi appears headed for the exit at the Nerazzurri.
Federico Coletta, the talent impressing with Italy's U19 squad thanks to his ability to break through defensive lines, has moved abroad to accelerate his development.
Italy's U19 side draws 0-0 with Croatia, postponing their mathematical qualification. Arena and Nardin featured in the key fixture.
Italy U19 fails to break through against Croatia at the European Championship. Mosconi and Iddrissou show promise in attack, but the match ends in a scoreless stalemate.
Italy's U19 squad takes to the pitch in Florence for the European championship. Tommaso Vannucchi starts from the bench in the clash against Croatia.
Coach Bollini has announced his squad selection for the U19 European Championship. The call-ups include Antonio Arena and Destiny Elimoghale among others.
Italy's U19 national team has announced its squad for the Euros: Mattia Liberali stands out as the standout prospect, while Samuele Inacio and Luca Reggiani are absent from the roster.
Massimo Pessina started in Italy's Under 19 victory against Serbia at the European Championship, helping secure a clean sheet performance.
The federation chief deflects criticism over the loss of emerging talents like Inacio and Reggiani, arguing the FIGC is not responsible.
A Roma striker born in 2009 has already scored three goals for Italy's U19 team and is preparing to face Serbia in the Azzurri's upcoming fixtures.
The Italian youth national team midfielder prepares for the clash against Ukraine with determination, promising maximum effort in a crucial match for the Azzurri project.
Italy's U19 national team has officially started its journey at the European Championship in Wales. Coach Bollini has announced the 20 players selected for the youth competition.
The young Italians secure a decisive victory in their opening match at the continental tournament. Coach Bollini emphasizes the significance of the result for the journey toward 2030 World Cup qualification.
Tommaso Vannucchi, Fiorentina prospect, has received a call-up from coach Bollini for the U19 European Championship. Recognition for the young Viola player continuing his development path with Italy's long-term 2030 vision in mind.
Inter's chase for Marco Palestra becomes tougher: Premier League interest drives valuations above €50m, while Matteo Cocchi fails to emerge as a convincing alternative for the Nerazzurri.
Italy U19 makes a winning start at the European Championship, defeating Serbia with goals from Liberali (penalty) and Iddrissou. A positive result that strengthens the Azzurrini's prospects on the path to 2030.
Matteo Mantini stands out as a key player in Italy's U19 squad, which keeps evolving with an increasingly cosmopolitan roster. A generational shift with an eye toward future challenges.
Cagliari is evaluating two defensive options: Andrea Natali and Raphael Kofler are the main targets under consideration by the Sardinian club during this transfer window.
Destiny Elimoghale continues to impress in Juventus youth ranks and Italy's U19 squad. His technical qualities are drawing comparisons to top European talents of his profile.
Inter clarifies the negotiations regarding Marco Palestra, reaffirming the Nerazzurri's priorities. The statement also includes an update on Matteo Cocchi's situation.