Italy Under 17 wins European Championship on penalties, Roma youth stars Bonifazi and Dattilo celebrate

Italy's Under-17 side won the European championship after an intense final against Belgium. The match went to a penalty shootout following a dramatic finish: Ojea gave Italy the lead in the 85th minute, but Belgium equalized from the penalty spot in the 90th+4 minute through Fugazzola. Italy prevailed 5–4 on penalties. Roma academy products Giampaolo Bonifazi (born 2009) and Lorenzo Dattilo (born 2010) both started the final and featured in the triumph. The victory signals positive momentum from Roma's youth development program at Trigoria, which continues to produce emerging talent for the Giallorossi. Bonifazi and Dattilo's performances at international level underscore the quality emerging from the club's academy system.

Wesley has been ruled out of Brazil's World Cup squad after instrumental tests revealed a torn adductor muscle in his left thigh. The Roma winger will begin recovery ahead of the club's summer training camp, which starts on 13 July. Wesley posted on social media: "Today I must interrupt a dream because of an injury. It hurts not to be able to continue wearing the Brazilian national team shirt at this moment, but those who know my story know that giving up has never been an option." The injury setback was a relief in one respect—Wesley initially left the field limping and reported knee problems to medical staff, suggesting the damage could have been more serious. On the transfer front, news from Turkey may improve Roma's chances of signing Mason Greenwood. Aziz Yildirim won Fenerbahce's presidential election, defeating the incumbent Hakan Safi, who had previously reached an agreement with Greenwood and pledged to complete a deal with Marseille. With Yildirim now in charge, the dynamics of the transfer have shifted in Roma's favour. The club continues to seek reinforcements on the flanks, with Ruggeri, a former Atalanta player, among the targets being considered.

Niccolò Pisilli has been selected to start for Italy's final summer friendly match against Greece in Creta on 21:00. Italy manager Silvio Baldini has again placed confidence in the AS Roma midfielder, described as one of the few certainties in a national team with a notably young average age. The match serves as important preparation ahead of the upcoming international calendar. Pisilli has emerged as a key player for Baldini's squad despite a season with mixed fortunes at Roma. The midfielder's inclusion underscores his importance to the national setup, even as he looks to build momentum following a campaign marked by inconsistency. His continued selection reflects the coaching staff's faith in his abilities and potential. Elsewhere, in New Jersey, Morocco will face Norway in a World Cup preparation match, with Neil El Aynaoui starting for the North African side under manager Ouahbi. The coming weeks offer Pisilli an opportunity to deliver performances that can help redeem what has been an uneven season for the giallorossi.