International Tournament Davide Nuzzo · since 2013
Since 2013, in memory of Davide, the international tournament that brings the youth sides of Europe’s top clubs and the best academies onto the pitch.
The first Davide Nuzzo Memorial in Marano di Napoli.
Editions played. The 13th in 2027, in Naples.
Spectators at the 5th Trophy, with around 300 players on the pitch.
Appearances by professional clubs, approximately.
4–6 June 2027 in Naples: 20 clubs, 12 professional sides and 8 elite academies. From this edition the age group is Under 14.
In Naples, 14–17 May 2026: Juventus win the Gold group ahead of Lazio.
In Altopascio (Lucca), 22–25 May 2025: Juventus win the Gold group ahead of Roma.
In Arezzo, 32 teams from 12 nations: Fiorentina win, 6-5 on penalties against Napoli.
In memory of Davide Nuzzo, the first Memorial is born: Blue Devils against SSC Napoli.
At the 2nd Trophy, Patrizio Oliva and Luigi Caffarelli present the awards.
At the 5th Trophy, 1,500 people and around 300 Under-12 players: Casarea win.
At the 7th Trophy Juventus win the final against Roma, broadcast on Sky.
The 8th International Trophy is played in Arezzo, Estra Cup: Milan beat Brommapojkarna in the final.
9th edition in Arezzo: Milan win the final against Lazio.
The 10th edition in Arezzo: 32 teams from 12 nations, Javier Zanetti with his wife Paula and the initiative for the PUPI Foundation. Fiorentina win.
11th edition in Altopascio (Lucca): Juventus win, Roma second.
12th edition in Naples: Juventus win, Lazio second.
13th edition in Naples, 4–6 June: from this year the age group is Under 14.
«Dad, don’t worry, I play to have fun!»
He used to say it to his dad before every match. Davide, a young Blue Devil, passed away in August 2013. Since then a tournament in his memory has brought young players from all over Italy and Europe onto the pitch.
Antonio Nuzzo, Davide's father
Read our story →Matches, award ceremonies and smiles. Photo albums from almost every edition are on our Facebook page.
The sponsors who make the tournament possible.
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