10月6日，24直播网报道，意大利U21国家队成功锁定U21欧洲杯决赛圈席位，对此，意大利足球协会主席马拉戈发表了一番贺词。
The U21 European Championship qualifying Group E Round 10 match took place this morning, where the Italian U21 team triumphed over the Polish U21 squad with a resounding 6-2 victory at their home ground. Both teams now boast a record of 9 wins and 1 draw, accumulating 27 points. However, in the head-to-head encounters, Italy U21 suffered a 1-2 defeat away and a 6-2 triumph at home. Consequently, Italy U21 has surged ahead of Poland U21 in the Group E standings, securing the top spot and securing their direct qualification for the U21 European Championship.
主席马拉戈在听闻喜讯之后感慨道：“以压倒性的优势赢得小组头名，成功晋级U21欧洲杯，这对于意大利足球协会以及整个意大利足球界来说，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强大的实力、鲜明的个性和强烈的团队精神。U21队伍是意大利足球的宝贵资产，而这份成绩单无疑彰显了意大利正在构筑国家队的坚实基础。”