Francesco Ballarin, Venezia FC midfielder, was the protagonist of the Under 17 European Championship with the Italian national team. The team finished first in the group and beat Spain in the semifinals. Ballarin scored in the second group match, opening the scoring in the 3-0 win over Montenegro. In the final on Sunday, June 7, the 2009-born player came on at 58' and was instrumental in winning the penalty, which was then converted by Fugazzola, equalizing the initial Belgian advantage of Cobiella, sending the match to penalties. Here are the details of the Under 17 Italy matches: 26 May 2026, 14:30, Kalevi Keskstaadion Italy – France 1-0 (Perillo) 29 May 2026, 14:30, Kalevi Keskstaadion Montenegro - Italy 0-3 (Ballarin, Corigliano, Fugazzola) 1 June 2026, 14:30, Kalevi Keskstaadion Denmark - Italy 3-3 (Hansen, Biondini, Dattilo, Donato, Ekstrand, Khatar) 4 June 2026, 19:00, Lilleküla Stadium Italy - Spain 1-1 (Croci, Urrestarazu), 4-2 D.C.R. 7 June 2026, 19:00, A. Le Coq Arena Belgium - Italy 1-1 (Cobiella, Fugazzola), 3-4 D.C.R.