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Francesco Camarda is still only 17, but already speaks with the maturity of a player who knows exactly where he wants his career to go. On loan at Lecce

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 18

U21 EURO | Montenegro 1-4 Italy: Azzurrini comeback triumph

Italy made up for a rough start to dominate with a 4-1 victory in Montenegro in the European Under-21 Championship qualifier. The Azzurrini had won all their games until fumbling a lead to lose 2-1 to Poland on Friday.

Francesco Camarda News / Football Italia / November 14

Lecce President denies Milan will pay for each Camarda goal

Lecce President Saverio Sticchi Damiani denies that Milan will pay for each goal Francesco Camarda will score for the Salentini this season: ‘It’s not true.’ Camarda joined Lecce on loan from Milan last summer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 30

Sacchi defends Camarda: ‘From Messi to Baggio, even the greatest’ miss penalties

Arrigo Sacchi refuses to blame 17-year-old striker Francesco Camarda for missing a penalty in Lecce’s 1-0 loss against Napoli: ‘ I’ve seen even the greatest make mistakes from the spot.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 28

Lecce 0-1 Napoli | Player Ratings – Anguissa shines as Milinkovic-Savic denies Camarda

Napoli defeated Lecce 1-0 this evening, in a fine margin that Antonio Conte would have liked to see larger. Whilst Vanja Milinkovic-Savic pulled off a strong save to deny Francesco Camarda from the penalty spot, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa continues his run of good form with a winning goal and is Football Italia’s Man of the Match.

Lecce News / SempreInter.com / October 16

Italian Journalist Adamant – Inter Milan & Italy Striker ‘Much Better’ AC Milan Owned Lecce Starlet

Italian journalist Sandro Sabatini has weighed in on the ongoing debate between Francesco Camarda and Francesco Pio Esposito. Speaking on his YouTube channel via FCinter1908, Sabatini delivered his verdict on this heated debate.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / October 15

Balotelli prefers Pio Esposito over Camarda and was ‘more consistent’ than Rafael Leao

Mario Balotelli picks Francesco Pio Esposito over Francesco Camarda and feels he was ‘more consistent’ than Milan star Rafael Leao. Balotelli was one of the guests at the Festival dello Sport over the weekend, when he got to talk about Italian and Serie A strikers, starting with his former Inter teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / October 14

Italy 5-1 Armenia U21: Camarda top striker at the double

Italy continued their strong Under-21 qualifying campaign with a 5-1 victory over Armenia, as Francesco Camarda bagged a brace, but Cher Ndour missed a penalty.

Lecce News / Football Italia / October 10

Italy U21 4-0 Sweden U21: Camarda makes history and Pisilli shines in win

Italy U21 continued their perfect start to Euro 2027 qualifying with a dominant 4-0 win over Sweden U21, as Niccolò Pisilli struck twice and Francesco Camarda made history from the penalty spot.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 10

Italy U21 name strong XI vs Sweden U21 as Camarda and Koleosho start

Italy U21 coach Silvio Baldini has confirmed his starting lineup for this evening’s Euro 2027 qualifier against Sweden U21, as the Azzurrini look to maintain their perfect start in Group A.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 9

Camarda ‘never thought’ about being a ‘prodigy’

Francesco Camarda says he takes inspiration from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but he ‘never thought’ about being destined for greatness. Camarda spoke at a press conference on Thursday, on the eve of Italy U21’s game against Sweden in the UEFA EURO U21 qualifiers.

Francesco Camarda News / The Cult of Calcio / October 1

Milan Rewarding Lecce Handsomely to Develop Camarda

Milan product Francesco Camarda scored his first Serie A goal during the weekend with a late header, allowing Lecce to pick up a precious point against Bologna.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / September 30

Ex AC Milan, Inter & Roma Striker Has High Hopes For Nerazzurri & Rossoneri Starlets: 'Can Be The Future Of Italian Football'

Antonio Cassano has high expectations for Inter Milan and AC Milan starlets Francesco Pio Esposito and Francesco Camarda. Speaking on Viva el Futbol via FCInterNews, Cassano praised the young stars’ skills and potential, giving them a precious advice.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 28

Serie A | Lecce 2-2 Bologna: Camarda’s first Serie A goal snatches precious point

Bologna were moments away from a precious victory away to Lecce, but were stunned by the last-gasp Francesco Camarda equaliser, the teenager’s debut Serie A goal.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / August 30

Camarda forced to withdraw from Italy U21 squad after head trauma

Lecce striker Francesco Camarda has been diagnosed with head trauma and forced to withdraw from the Italy Under-21 squad, replaced by Genoa’s Jeff Ekhator.

Lecce News / Football Italia / August 29

Camarda in hospital for tests after defeat to Milan: ‘Couldn’t remember things’

Teenage striker Francesco Camarda is in hospital having tests after he had to come off during Lecce’s Serie A loss to Milan. ‘He couldn’t remember what had just happened,’ revealed Eusebio Di Francesco.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / August 9

Capello Argues ‘Camarda Should’ve Stayed At AC Milan, Pio Esposito Could Use Another Loan From Inter Milan’

Fabio Capello believes Francesco Camarda should’ve stayed at AC Milan, and that Francesco Pio Esposito could use another loan. The former Rossoneri coach gave his thoughts in today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 31

Report Geubbels targeted by Lecce with €5.5m offer

According to reports in France, Lecce have made an offer worth €5.5m to sign St. Gallen striker Willem Geubbels. The versatile forward turns 24 next month and can play as a centre-forward, on the right or left of a trident attack.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / April 30

Camarda and Jimenez will miss Milan Futuro’s relegation play-off games

In the middle of May, Milan Futuro’s fate will be decided by the relegation play-off games against SPAL. Unfortunately, Massimo Oddo will have to do without Francesco Camarda and Alex Jimenez. After finishing in 18th place in Group B of Serie C, Milan Futuro are currently preparing for the relegation play-off games against SPAL.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / April 20

Paloschi shares advice for Camarda amid similar journeys: 'Live everything lightly'

Alberto Paloschi, who experienced a similar rise to the top at AC Milan, shared some words of advice for the youngster Francesco Camarda in a recent interview. Paloschi made his professional debut with the Rossoneri at the age of 17, finding the back of the net against Catania in the Coppa Italia.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / March 23

Oddo defends Camarda amid unrealistic expectations: 'He’s 16 years old'

Francesco Camarda has struggled to adapt to Serie C football this season but as argued by Massimo Oddo, the Milan Futuro coach, this was expected. It has been a very tough season for the Futuro side, currently rock bottom in the standings, and relegation to Serie D is a very concrete risk.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / March 11

Camarda turns 17 – why Milan face a big summer decision regarding his path

Francesco Camarda celebrated his 17th birthday on Monday, and he remains the shining light of AC Milan’s youth sector plus the great hope for the future.