At just 15 years old, Milan Leccese, a promising attacking midfielder from the OM training center, scored a decisive goal for the French U17 team during the last day of qualifying for Euro 2025. This Monday, against Slovakia, Leccese scored the only goal of the match, allowing the Blues to win 1-0 and finish the first round with three victories in three matches.
The Marseille player, born November 30, 2008, showed his full potential by scoring just two minutes after entering the field in the 62nd minute. Although he is not a holder, Milan Leccese made the difference, confirming his status as a great hope. This season, he is playing with the OM U19 Nationals, where he continues to shine. His call-up to the French U17 team for this gathering in Cyprus proves the growing importance of this young talent in the world of football.
Leccese scorer with the U17 France
During this first round of qualifying, the Bleuets outclassed Gibraltar (6-0), Cyprus (2-0) and Slovakia (1-0), with another goal from Milan Leccese against Gibraltar. Thanks to these results, France clinched their place in the second qualifying round of the Euro U17, where they will face other renowned teams, such as England, Sweden, Poland and the Netherlands.
The draw for this second round will take place on December 6 in Nyon, Switzerland. In the event of qualification, the France team will participate in the final phase of the U17 European Championship, scheduled in Albania from May 19 to June 1, 2025. With talents like Milan Leccese, the future of French football seems promising.
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