10月6日，据24直播网报道，意大利U21代表队顺利挺进U21欧洲锦标赛决赛圈，对此，意大利足球协会主席马拉戈发表了热烈的祝贺。
The U21 European Championship qualifying Group E's 10th round saw Italy's U21 team triumphing at home with a resounding 6-2 victory over Poland's U21 side. With both teams boasting a record of 27 points from nine wins and one draw, the overall head-to-head battle between the two saw Italy's U21 team suffering a 1-2 defeat away and achieving a 6-2 win at home. Consequently, Italy's U21 emerged on top in the group, securing the top spot and securing their direct qualification for the U21 European Championship finals.
主席马拉戈在听闻这一喜讯后感慨万分，他强调：“以压倒性的优势荣登小组榜首，成功晋级U21欧洲杯，对于意大利足球协会以及整个意大利足球界而言，无疑是一种巨大的成就。我要向U21的主教练西尔维奥·巴尔迪尼、他的团队以及全体球员表示祝贺，他们在每一场比赛中都彰显了实力、独特风格和强烈的团队归属感。U21队伍是意大利足球的宝贵资产，而此次佳绩更是彰显了意大利正在精心构建国家队的光明未来。”