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Fabio Franceschini
Fabio Franceschini (born 8 May 1988) is a former Italian footballer who played as a defender. Club career Born in Copparo, the Province of Ferrara, Emilia region, Franceschini started his career at Ferrara team SPAL. he left for U.S. Lecce in temporary deal along with Bidre'ce Azor in July 2004. In the end of season Franceschini was signed by Lecce outright and Azor became a free agent after the bankruptcy of SPAL SpA and joined Sampdoria. Franceschini was the member of the reserve from 2005 to 2008. In 2008 Franceschini left for Giacomense. He played 32 games in the fourth division. International career Franceschini was included in the preliminary 23-men squad for 2005 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, but was not included in the final 18-men squad. He also included in the 20-man squad for 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship as an unused substitute. Franceschini played twice for Italy national under-19 football team The Italy national under-19 football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Copparo
Copparo ( egl, label= Ferrarese, Cupar, ) is a town and ''comune'' of Emilia Romagna, Italy, in the Province of Ferrara, located northeast of the regional capital of Bologna and east of the provincial capital of Ferrara, Copparo sits in the fertile Po River Delta— south of the river and from the Adriatic coast. The territory of the municipality lies between above sea level. Demographics Copparo has a population of about 17,000 inhabitants (Copparesi) and a surface of ; thus the population density is 111.2 inhabitants per square kilometer. History The origins of Copparo date back to the early Middle Ages and are confirmed both by a formation prior to the year 1000 and by its belonging to the Church of Ferrara and Ravenna (955) under the name "Massa in Copario". From many historical documents it appears that Copparo was a rather large agricultural center within the territory of Ferrara. The 1431 census mentions it as the largest area sown with barley and wheat. Copparo wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defender (association Football)
In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring. Centre-backs are usually positioned in pairs, with one full-back on either side to their left and right, but can be played in threes with or without full-backs. Defenders fall into four main categories: centre-back, sweeper, full-back, and wing-back. The centre-back and full-back positions are essential in most modern formations. The sweeper and wing-back roles are more specialised for certain formations dependent on the manager's style of play and tactics. Centre-backs are usually tall and positioned for their ability to win duels in the air. Centre-back The centre-back (also known as a central defender or centre-half, as the modern role of the centre-back arose from the centre-half position) defends in the area directly in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players, particularly centre-forwards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SPAL 1907
Società Polisportiva Ars et Labor, commonly known as S.P.A.L. (), is a professional football club based in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The team plays in Serie B, the second tier of the Italian football league system. Founded in 1907, since 1928 they have played their home matches at Stadio Paolo Mazza, named after Paolo Mazza (chairman of the club 1946–1977). In total, SPAL have participated in 24 top-tier, 28 second-tier, 41 third-tier, 7 fourth-tier and 1 fifth-tier league seasons. The club's best finish was when they came fifth in the 1959–60 Serie A; they also reached the 1961–62 Coppa Italia final. The club is chaired by the American Joe Tacopina, the current manager is Daniele De Rossi. History From foundation to World War II The club was founded in March 1907 as Circolo Ars et Labor (latin for ''Art and Work Club'') by the Salesian priest Pietro Acerbis. In the early stages, it was mainly a cultural and religious association, then in 1913 it became a multi- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italy National Under-17 Football Team
The Italy national U-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, held every year. The team, if qualified, also competes in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is held every two years. Competitive record FIFA Under-17 World Cup ''*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.'' UEFA European Under-17 Championship ''*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.'' Results and fixtures 2021 2022 Honours * FIFA Under-17 World Cup :* Fourth Place: 1987 * UEFA European Under-17 Championship (formerly UEFA European Under-16 Championship) : :* Winner: ''1982'' :* Runners-up: ''1986''; ''1993''; ''1998''; 2013; 2018; 2019 :* Third Place: ''1992''; 2005 Players Current squad * The following players were called up for the friendly matches. * Match dates: 29 November and 1 December 2022 * Oppositi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italy National Under-19 Football Team
The Italy national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, held every year. UEFA U-18 Championship Record Before 2002, the event was called a U-18 tournament, as the players were required to under-18 at the start of qualifying phase and turn 19 in the final round. * 1981: Second Round * 1982: Qualifying Round * 1983: Semi-finalists * 1984: Second Round * 1986: Runners-up * 1988: Qualifying Round * 1990: Qualifying Round * 1992: Qualifying Round * 1993: Intermediary Round * 1994: Intermediary Round * 1995: Runners-up * 1996: 4th in Group B * 1997: Preliminary Round * 1998: Preliminary Round * 1999: Runners-up * 2000: Intermediary Round * 2001: Preliminary Round UEFA U-19 Championship Record Honours * UEFA European Under-19 Championship :* Winner: 2003 :* Runners-up: 2008; 2016; 2018 * Under-18 era (1957†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football In Italy
Football ( it, calcio ) is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italy national football team is considered to be one of the best national teams in the world. They have won the FIFA World Cup four times ( 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006), trailing only Brazil (with 5), runners-up in two finals (1970, 1994) and reaching a third place (1990) and a fourth place ( 1978). They have also won two European Championships ( 1968 and 2020), also appearing in two finals (2000, 2012), finished third at the Confederations Cup (2013), won one Olympic football tournament ( 1936) and two Central European International Cups ( 1927–30 and 1933–35). Italy's top domestic league, the Serie A, is one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the world and it is often depicted as the most tactical national football league. Italy's club sides have won 48 major European trophies, making them the second most successful nation in European football. Serie A hosts three of the world's most famous club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lega Pro Seconda Divisione
Lega Pro Seconda Divisione was the fourth highest football league in Italy, the lowest with a professional status. Usually it consisted of 36 teams, but in the 2011–12 season, there were 41 teams divided geographically into two divisions of 20 and 21. Group A covered northern and north-central Italy, Group B south-central and southern Italy. Until the 2007–08 season, the league was known as Serie C2. Before the 1978–79 season, there were only three professional football leagues in Italy, the third being Serie C. In 1978, it was decided to split Serie C into Serie C1 (the third highest league) and Serie C2. Upon its inception in 1978–79, Serie C2 consisted of four divisions, however, that number was reduced to three from the start of the 1991–92 season. The reform, already decided by the FIGC lead to the reunification with the first division starting from 2014–15 and with the subsequent rebirth of the third tier championship organized by the pro league with 60 tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The 2005 UEFA European Under-17 Championship was the fourth edition of UEFA's European Under-17 Football Championship. Italy hosted the championship, during 3–14 May. Turkey defeated Netherlands in the final to win the competition for the second time. Squads Qualifying ''2005 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying round'' Match officials A total of 6 referees, 8 assistant referees and 2 fourth officials were appointed for the final tournament. ;Referees * Pavel Kralovec * Jöuni Hietala * Svein Oddvar Moen * Pavel Cristian Balaj * Pavel Olsiak * Bernardino Gonzalez Vazquez ;Assistant referees * Vincent De Spiegeleer * Henrik Sonderby * Hannes Reinvald * Ruslan Duzmambetov * Konrad G. Borg * Veaselav Berco * Rafal Rostkowski * Andriy Pryimak ;Fourth officials * Luca Banti * Nicola Stefanini Group stage Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage Semi-finals ---- For winning their semi-finals, Netherlands and Turkey qualifie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, the eleventh edition of the tournament, was held in the cities of Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura and Iquitos in Peru between 16 September and 2 October 2005. Players born after 1 January 1988 could participate in this tournament. Mexico beat favorite Brazil by 3–0 in the final, making it the first U-17 Championship for Mexico. Venues Teams * USA is the only team to have qualified for all 11 tournaments so far, followed by Brazil and Australia who have each qualified 10 times. While Netherlands, Turkey, Peru, Gambia and Korea DPR are new to the competition. Squads For a list of the squads see '' 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship squads'' Group stage Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group C ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group D ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Knockout stages Quarterfinals ---- ---- ---- Semifinals ---- Playoff for 3rd pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Men's Footballers
Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Italian, regional variants of the Italian language ** Languages of Italy, languages and dialects spoken in Italy ** Italian culture, cultural features of Italy ** Italian cuisine, traditional foods ** Folklore of Italy, the folklore and urban legends of Italy ** Mythology of Italy, traditional religion and beliefs Other uses * Italian dressing, a vinaigrette-type salad dressing or marinade * Italian or Italian-A, alternative names for the Ping-Pong virus, an extinct computer virus See also * * * Italia (other) * Italic (other) * Italo (other) * The Italian (other) * Italian people (other) Italian people may refer to: * in terms of ethnicity: all ethnic Italians, in and outside of Italy * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
US Lecce Players
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders Canada–United States border, with Canada to its north and Mexico–United States border, with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the List of countries in the Americas by population, most populous country in the Americas and the List of countries and dependencies by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
