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Italy Under 21s tied on points with Poland at the top of qualifying group E for the 2027 European Championship, needing a win by a significant margin to overtake their rivals on goal difference.
Italy Under 21 overwhelms Poland of the same age 6-2 and qualifies for the final phase of the 2027 European Championships in the category on goal difference. In the match played at the Adriatico in Pescara on the last day of qualifying group E where the Italians reached the Poles in the lead, the goals from Koleosho (16'), Ndour (27' and 54'), Lipani (59'), Fini (66') and Cherubini (86') were decisive. Mikołajewski (65') and Żewłakow (85') scored for Poland U21.
Roberto Mancini's Italy plays the last match of the national break against Vincenzo Montella's Turkey at the Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna, a match valid for group A of the Nations League. A victory would help the Azzurri stay in League A and improve their position for qualifying for the 2028 European Championships, with the next matches in November against Belgium and France.

Italy faces Turkey in Bologna in the last match of the Nations League group with nine changes compared to previous matches, including the first minute debut of Doumbia and the return of Romano to midfield. Mancini aims to win the three points to close the cycle well and hope for second place in the group, after the positive results in the away matches against Türkiye and France.

Italy Under 21 wins 6-2 against Poland in Pescara, gaining qualification for the European Championships in their category thanks to goals from Koleosho, Ndour (a brace, including a goal from almost 70 metres), Lipani, Fini and Cherubini. Baldini's team finishes Group E in the lead on goal difference.

The Coni Executive and the Council meet to vote on the FIGC commissionership requested by Coni president Buonfiglio due to Malagò's failure to register. Between conflicting legal opinions and political pressure, a mediation hypothesis emerges: entrusting Malagò himself with the role of commissioner to lead the federation towards new elections within three months.

After the 6-2 in Pescara against Poland and the qualification for the Under 21 European Championships, coach Silvio Baldini praised his players for their commitment and performance, dedicating the success to them and underlining the magical atmosphere of the Abruzzo city.

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