Official 22 Called Up Players for the 2008 Summer Olympics Games in Beijing by Coch Pierluigi Casiraghi
ItaliaThe Italian Federation announced the official list of the 22 called up players by Coach Pierluigi Casiraghi to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympics Games in Beijing from August 8, 2008 to August 24 in China. The final list of 18 players plus 4 reserves will be announced on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
The Italian National Olympic team will meet on Sunday, July 6. Monday will be physical exam at the Centro di Medicina dello Sport and in the afternoon at 6 p.m. Italy President Giorgio Napolitano will welcome the team at the Quirinale. Tuesday morning and afternoon training in Coverciano. The goup will train in Coverciano until Tuesday, July 22 when they will a final test prior their departure to the Summer Olympics against Romania in Pistoia.
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- ABATE Ignazio A.C. MILANACQUAFRESCA
- Robert CAGLIARI CALCIO
- BOCCHETTI Salvatore GENOA F.C.
- CANDREVA Antonio UDINESE CALCIO
- CIGARINI Luca PARMA F.C.
- CODA Andrea UDINESE CALCIO
- CONSIGLI Andrea ATALANTA BERGAMASCA
- CRISCITO Domenico GENOA F.C.
- DE CEGLIE Paolo JUVENTUS F.C.
- DE SILVESTRI Lorenzo S.S. LAZIO
- DESSENA Daniele PARMA F.C.
- GIOVINCO Sebastian JUVENTUS F.C.
- MARCHISIO Claudio JUVENTUS F.C.
- MONTOLIVO Riccardo FIORENTINA ACF
- MOTTA Marco UDINESE CALCIO
- NOCERINO Antonio U.S. CITTA’ DI PALERMO
- RANOCCHIA Andrea AREZZO A.C.
- ROCCHI Tommaso S.S. LAZIO
- ROSSI Giuseppe VILLEREAL C.F.
- RUSSOTTO Andrea F.C. TREVISO 1993
- SIRIGU Salvatore U.S. CITTA’ DI PALERMO
- VIVIANO Emiliano BRESCIA CALCIO
The Italian Federation sent the FIFA-BOCOG the list of 37 players as established by the rules and regulations. Here are the other players included:
ALFONSO Enrico S.S.C. VENEZIA
BASSI Davide EMPOLI F.C.
CURCI Gianluca SIENA A.C.
ANDREOLLI Marco VICENZA CALCIO
CANINI Michele CAGLIARI CALCIO
MARZORATTI Lino EMPOLI F.C.
PISANO Francesco CAGLIARI CALCIO
ROSSI Marco PARMA F.C.
BOLZONI Francesco INTERNAZIONALE F.C.
GALLOPPA Daniele A.C. SIENA
GUARENTE Tiberio ATALANTA BERGAMASCA
MOROSINI Piermario VICENZA CALCIO
LANZAFAME Davide U.S. CITTA’ DI PALERMO
OSVALDO Pablo Daniel FIORENTINA ACF
PELLE’ Graziano AZ ALKMAAR
Do you agree with the 22 called up players, yes, no, and why?
Categories: General Soccer News, Italy Under 21 Team, 2008 Olympics
Anna, Thank you for updating us with the new about my babies.
I don’t like that Osvaldo,Lanzafame and Bassi aren’t included. But then again, they are included in 2ndthe list of the players that Casiraghi can call if he needs to. Also if I were Casiraghi I would have picked at least 2 over age players instead of just one and Pippo being one. I’m thrilled that my little Abate made it; I hope he does well in this tournament, that way he can get some playing time with Milan next season. I’m shocked that Fabiano Santacroce wasn’t included; I know that Casarigahi had a problem with some of the clubs refusing to release their players. I hope that Napoli is not behind Santacroce not being selected. This is a huge huge loss to our defense!! Apart from that, I think Casiraghi made the perfect selection. Viva Azzurrini.
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Hi Nina, I'll be watching the Italy games. My favorite is Giuseppe Rossi. I enjoy reading your comments about the Azurrini.
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Thank you Monica, that is sweet of you. I like Rossi too, he is an excellent player. I have a lot in common with him, being of two countries, torn sort of lol. But I'm glad he picked Italy. The Azzurrini face a tough competition so let's hope they can advance as far as possible. For me, the objective should be one of the 3 medals. If not the players can use the experience as I'm sure some of them will be selected by Lippi in the next 1-2 years. I hope you enjoy their performance.
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Man, i can't understand Casiraghi not included on the first list Osvaldo from Fiorentina when the guy scored the last goal????? just mind blowing.
Nina, i agree why not calling Inzaghi.
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Hey,guys, unfortunately, i have no idea on this list, because i know noone of them! Because i still haven't seen ny match with them here in Mongolia, so i hope i will discover any of them durin this Olympics in Beijing, China which is our neighbour country!
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I agreed with Pietro! Why isnt Osvaldo included in the squad??? This boy is good!! And rem that winning goal against Chile in the Toulon tournament? Casiraghi had better not do another 'Donadoni'.
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Osvaldo is in the second group. Let's hope he will be selected. Everything depends on how well they do in the trainings.
Oh please, not another Donadoni... We want Champions. Forza.
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I wish them all luck, they are the FUTURE!!! I hope Lippi will pay attention to them!
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Good luck , boys !
And I hope that Graziano get a chance .
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Birgitte, Graziano is on the second list, so most likely he won't be selected to go to the Olympics. His Height and physical strength could have been a plus, but Casiraghi decided to leave him out for some reason.
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Good luck with that traitor...Giuseppe Rossi. If he thinks he is getting playing time on the SINST he is sadly mistaken...I hope he rotts on the Azzuri bench...
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Hey Nathan, wow, I would like to hear your argument on Giuseppe Rossi. Spell it out here.
I believe in Robert Acquafresca and hope he shines with goals. I also support midfielder Sebastian Giovinco and goalkeper Viviano.
How about you? I will say those three are key players for the Olympics. Don't yout think?
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Nathan, i have same question as Anna! I hope to hear from you at this great blog!
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