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Italy Calls Senior Tackle Team to Reggio Emilia Camp

The October 17–18 gathering will prepare the squad for its final European Championship qualifier against Hungary.

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Italy’s senior tackle national team will hold a training camp in Reggio Emilia on October 17 and 18, the Italian Federation of American Football (FIDAF) announced on October 13, 2026.

The federation said the camp, at the Hogs Reggio Emilia sports facility, is intended to complete preparations for the team’s second and final qualifying game for next year’s European Championships: a match against Hungary in Milan on October 24.

Squad retains its core

The call-up was made at the direction of head coach Brian Michitti. FIDAF said the group would retain the core of the national team that beat Poland in Wroclaw the previous Saturday, with some additional players joining.

The announcement referred to athletes and staff listed in an attachment, but the source information provided no names.

Final qualifier ahead

The Reggio Emilia camp precedes Italy’s October 24 game against Hungary in Milan. FIDAF described it as the team’s last qualifying commitment for next year’s European Championships.

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The report and schedule were published by FIDAF on October 13, 2026.

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Rafael Moura

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