Schedule Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - Italian Olympic National Football Team
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- Our Azzurrini will complete their medical tests at the "Centro di Medicina dello Sport" in Rome.
- The Italian Olympic National Football Team - the Azzurrini will leave Rome in the afternoon to go to Coverciano in Florence. It is the official training camp for the Azzurrini to prepare for the 2008 Summer Olymics Games in Beijing.
- Training officially start tomorrow Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in Coverciano.
Related Stories:
- Italy President Giorgio Napolitano Welcomes the Italian Olympic National Team at the Quirinale , July 7, 2008
- Italian National Olympic Team Schedule Sunday, July 6 to Saturday, July 26, 2008
- Official 22 Called Up Players for the 2008 Summer Olympics Games in Beijing by Coach Pierluigi Casiraghi


















I love the picture of the Azzurrini training.Notice the writing below with the #4 and the two stars on each side"campioni del mondo" I love the sound and the sight of that.
Now let's get to the not so pleasant side of events. Why wasn't Fabiano Santacroce included in either of the two lists for the squad?Defense has been a problem area for u-21 and Santacroce had a superb season for Napoli. For God's sake the guy is one of the best future defenders we have!Also selecting only one over age player is kinda of crazy when other teams like Brazil and Argentina have some of their heavy weights. I have a not good feeling about this already.Avoiding using "bad feeling" just like the president loool.
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I am asking the same question about why Santacroce is not included. LOL you made me laugh with the scaramanzia like Napolitano HA HA HA HA....
At least Giovinco and Rossi are among the called up. How about Osvaldo? hello.... he is in the second group. I hope he makes it to the final list.
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Thank goodness there's a month break between the Euro 2008 and the Beijing Olympics. I have no doubt that Italy will end up in the podium, top 3.
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My wish is Italy on top 1 the champs! Argentina can take the second or third.
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Mark, I don't mind seeing Italia #1 after all I'm Azzurri Girl DON'T FORGET THAT!!!!!
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Milan99,I just love seeing you Mark go after each other lool.It is so funny.
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Nina, I love arguing with opponents,sure sometimes I lose but its fun to argue with opponents, specially Inter, Real Madrid, Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool fans!
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You are right, mini fights with Mark and Pierto are fun,I had my share of those lool.
You know it is almost 4 am here. I better go to sleep.This summer vacation is making me learn all kind of bad habits.
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Yes Your right Nina, here its almost 1 am, mom will be mad at me, I got to sleep too but every time I see a comment that I HAVE to reply! Good Night Nina!
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I wish the ALL LUCK but again I'm cheering for Argentina! just imagine Argentina vs Italy FINAL!!!
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