(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 18 - The Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC)
is launching a new academy that aims to find new talent and
expand the base of players that can be called on for the
national team of coach Roberto Mancini.
The move is part of Italian soccer's response to Italy failing
to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
Thanks to an agreement between the FIGC and Italy's professional
soccer leagues, the academy will start selecting and working
with players considered of importance to the national team from
the age of 15.
The academy's first session will take place May 24-26 and the
aim is for the sessions to be monthly. (ANSA).
Soccer: Italy launches new academy for the national team
Goal is to broaden base of players Azzurri coach can call on