# Italian football memorial and youth tournaments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-football-memorial-tournaments
> Updated: 2026-08-31T08:12:13.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

Across several Italian towns, local football clubs are staging memorial tournaments and matches to honor notable figures and promote community engagement. 

In Emilia‑Romagna, the 15th edition of the Memorial Previdi youth tournament is scheduled for 2 to 6 September 2026. Spanning Sassuolo, Castellarano, Fiorano Modenese, Casalgrande, and Modena, the event will feature eight senior clubs, including defending champions A.S. Roma, U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, and Modena FC, alongside the international side Kleinburg Nobleton from Canada. The program includes junior and women's competitions and a conference at the Teatro Carani focused on local talent development.

Other commemorative matches include the ninth Memorial Silver Sirotti in Forlì on 8 August, a match between Forlì and Cesena honoring the Italicus train driver, and a quadrangular tournament in Fornelli on 9 August to honor Michelangelo Vessella, with proceeds benefiting cancer research through AIRC. 

Further regional initiatives include an Under-15 friendly match in Oltrepò Pavese to honor Thomas Arrivati, a young player and coach who passed away from leukemia. Additionally, the inaugural Futurista futsal tournament in Basilicata, won by Folgore Venosa, aimed to provide youth with opportunities for discipline and community engagement. These events continue to demonstrate how Italian municipalities use football and futsal as platforms for memorials, charitable fundraising, and regional sport promotion.

## Claims

- Giulio Curatella, regional representative of Futuro Nazionale in Basilicata, stated that sport offers concrete opportunities for youth to meet and grow together. (single source)
- Paolo Matellica scored the winning goal for Folgore Venosa with six seconds remaining in the final. (single source)
- Folgore Venosa won the first Futurista futsal tournament in Basilicata with 9 points. (single source)
- Thomas Arrivati, a young footballer and coach for Pinarolese Bressana, passed away in January 2024 after a battle with leukemia. (single source)
- Usd Lavagnese 1919 and Usc Pinarolese Bressana held an Under-15 friendly match to honor the memory of Thomas Arrivati. (single source)
- Asi Pesaro Urbino and Sportfly will resume youth futsal training in Fano starting September 2, 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Regional Italian sports events highlight youth development and memorial matches

Recent Italian sports news includes a memorial Under-15 football match for Thomas Arrivati, Folgore Venosa winning the first Futurista futsal tournament, and new youth training programs in Fano.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-italian-sports-events-highlight-youth-development-and-memorial-matches

### 2026-08-02: Italian towns host football memorial matches honoring local figures

Forlì and Fornelli in Italy will host football memorial matches on 8 and 9 August, honoring local figures and raising charity funds for AIRC.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-towns-host-football-memorial-matches-honoring-local-figures

### 2026-08-01: Memorial Previdi youth football tournament launches 15th edition in Emilia‑Romagna

The 15th Memorial Previdi youth football tournament runs 2‑6 Sept 2026 in five towns of Emilia‑Romagna, featuring eight clubs—including A.S. Roma and a Canadian team—plus junior, women’s events and a conference

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/memorial-previdi-youth-football-tournament-launches-15th-edition-in-emiliaromagna

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