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Italy prepares for friendly against Luxembourg under interim coach Baldini

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:39 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Italy prepares for friendly against Luxembourg under interim coach Baldini

Summary

Italy's national soccer team is set to face Luxembourg in a friendly match tonight. This game marks the debut of interim head coach Silvio Baldini, following Italy's recent elimination from the World Cup playoffs against Bosnia. Baldini has called up several young players from the Under-21 squad, with notable inclusions like Gianluigi Donnarumma and Pio Esposito. This match is the first of two friendlies, with the Azzurri scheduled to play Greece next. Early indications suggest a focus on rebuilding and showcasing new talent in response to the team's previous failures.

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•Italy faces Luxembourg in a friendly on June 3, 2026.
•Silvio Baldini is making his debut as interim head coach.
•Italy features many young talents alongside key players like Donnarumma.
•The match is part of efforts to rebuild after World Cup elimination.
•Italy will also play Greece in a follow-up friendly.

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5:39 PMYahoo Sports — ✅ Luxembourg-Italy | Official: calls on Palestra, Pio and Inacio 👀

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A new chapter begins for Italy. Sixty-four days after the painful elimination against Bosnia in the World Cup playoffs, the Azzurri return to action in a friendly against Luxembourg.It will be Silvio ...
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