Youth football: Meznar shines for Empoli as Roma defeats Fenerbahce

In Italian youth football, Empoli's new signing Florijan Meznar made a significant impact in his first start for the Primavera team. The Slovenian striker, arriving on loan from Radomlje, scored two goals in a match against Cesena. Standing at 1.93 meters, Meznar demonstrated both physical presence and clinical finishing, including an acrobatic goal to secure a 3-0 lead.

In European competition, AS Roma's Primavera squad secured a 4-2 victory against Fenerbahce in the Youth League. Despite a difficult first half where they trailed, coach Mattia Scala credited the team's resilience and decisive offensive substitutions for the comeback. Scala emphasized the depth of the squad and the collective effort required to overcome the Turkish side.