Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Introduction
Pulcini 2007 is an amateur football league for boys born in 2007. It is organized by the FIGC (Italian Football Federation) and is open to all clubs in Italy. The league is divided into regional groups, and the top teams from each group qualify for the national playoffs.
History
The Pulcini 2007 league was first established in 2017. The inaugural season was won by the Juventus youth team. The league has been won by Juventus four times, followed by Inter Milan (2 times) and Roma (1 time).
Format
The Pulcini 2007 league is played in a round-robin format. Each team plays each other team in their group once. The top teams from each group qualify for the national playoffs. The playoffs are played in a knockout format.
Rules
- The game is played with 7 players per team.
- The field is smaller than a standard football field.
- There is no offside rule.
- The game is played for 20 minutes per half.