Italy Under‑16 confirmed their dominant form in France, triumphing 2‑1 against the Transalpini at the “Philippe de Dieuleveult” Sports Center in Le Plessis‑Trévise. The result was obtained on the second day of the 27th edition of the “Val de Marne” International Tournament, which takes place in the Île-de-France region until 31 October. The opening goal was scored by Bologna's young striker, Leonard Maria Lima Ramalho, in the 33rd minute, while France equalized with a shot from Toulouse winger Malik Bah in the 71st. The Azzurri closed the match thanks to a goal from Parma playmaker Lorenzo Vitali in the 89th minute, which guaranteed the victory.
Coach Giovanni Costantino praised the group's performance, underlining that "we did very well in the first half, giving space to all those who had played less in the first match". He also expressed satisfaction with the attitude of the new arrivals, who have shown that they are capable of contributing to the team's success. "Today we were in control of the match until 1-1, then our opponents came out. We were able to suffer and, in the end, we prevailed at the end, playing with intensity and fighting for every ball. If we play like this, we are second to none", he declared.
The victory confirms the form of the Under-16 national team, which has already won its first match against England with the same score of 2-1. The “Val de Marne” tournament represents an important opportunity for young European talents to compete, offering them the opportunity to show their skills against high-level teams. With the competition continuing until 31 October, Italy will continue to play further matches, seeking to maintain their leading position and consolidate their reputation as one of the best youth national teams on the continent.