Sicily national football team

In the past, the idea of creating a Sicilian national team has been already proposed by some journalists and Sicilianist circles.^[2][3][4]

The current project started in 2019 following the first contacts with CONIFA.^[5] The project was born thanks to the synergy of a Founding Committee from the three metropolitan cities of Sicily: Palermo, Catania and Messina. The official foundation of the Sicilia F.A. dates back to 15 May 2020, while the public activities were launched in 2021.

At the foundation Salvatore Mangano from Messina was chosen as President, Angelo Priolo and Fabio Petrucci from Palermo as Vice-president and General Secretary, while the Sporting Director Alberto L'Episcopo from Catania – a former Manager of the Serie A team Chievo Verona– is the General Manager and Head of the Sporting Area.^[5][6] Mario Bonsignore – former President of A.C. Ancona, Manager of F.C. Messina and Marketing Manager of the Malta Football Association – is the General Consultant.

One of the main goals of the Sicilia F.A. is the promotion of the Sicilian national identity through football. Indeed, the initiative of the Sicilian national football team is based on the idea that Sicily represents a stateless nation with its own geographical peculiarities, history, language and culture.^[7] The Sicilia F.A. has already signed partnerships with the "Accademia della Lingua Siciliana" ("Academy of the Sicilian Language") and the Cultural Association "Lu Statutu" in order to realize its goal.

Very soon, the birth of the Sicilia F.A. inspired the fantasies in the media about the international players that theoretically could wear the jersey of the team, from Mario Balotelli to Vincenzo Grifo.^[7][8]

The first two football associations that acknowledged the Sicilia F.A. were the national football teams of Sardinia and Corsica.

The Global Executive Committee of the CONIFA accepted Sicily as a member association on 27 June 2021.^[9]

The Sicilia F.A., with a futsal selection, is one of the six participants to the 2021 CONIFA No Limits Mediterranean Futsal Cup.^[10] 18 October, 2023, Sicily announced it had withdrawn from CONIFA after not featuring in any CONIFA tournament.^[11]

The official colours of the Sicilian national football team are red and yellow, like the flag of Sicily.

The logo of the Sicilia F.A. is based on the flag of the Sicilian Vespers and contains the motto “Animus Tuus Dominus”, used by the Sicilian rebels during the anti-Angevin revolution.

The Sicilia F.A. announced three new football jerseys, all dedicated to the history of Sicily and its iconic historical women^[8]

• 1st: "Medusa": red and yellow with the emblem of the Sicilian Triskelion, this kit honors Medusa and commemorates the Sicilian Vespers;
• 2nd: "Costanza": White with diagonal red and yellow stripes, Norman-style chequered trim on the collar and sleeves, and the Swabian eagle on the shoulders, the pattern draws inspiration from Sicily’s unique medieval architecture, this kit honors Constance I of Sicily and Constance II of Sicily;
• 3rd: "Adelasia": Blue, representing the shield of the Hauteville family, with trim inspired by Roger Cloak and a pattern inspired by the Byzantine mosaics of Sicily, this kit honors Adelasia del Vasto

In April 2025 the Sicilia FA presents its new official supplier Insula Sportiva. ^[12]

This is a list of results for the matches played since 2022, including friendly matches against full FIFA international teams and others against fellow representative teams which are not aligned to FIFA and against professional or amateur clubs.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

Sicily  v  Sardinia

10 June 2022 Antudo Cup	Sicily	4 – 1	Sardinia	Mazara del Vallo, Italy
18:45	Ortisi 31' Savanarola 54' Bulevardi 57' Curiale 83'	Report	89' Bianco	Stadium: Stadio Nino Vaccara Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Alessandro Angelo

Sicily  v  Corsica

10 June 2023 Sikelia Cup	Sicily	1 - 0	Corsica	Caltanissetta, Italy
18:00	Curiale 69'	Report		Stadium: Stadio Marco Tomaselli Referee: Antonio Gabriel Haba

Sicily  v  Saint Martin

23 May 2024 Corsica Cup (Semi-finals)	Sicily	1 - 1 (3 - 4 p)	Saint Martin	Corte, France
19:00	Saraniti 92'	Report	13' Segarel	Stadium: Stade Santos Manfredi

Sicily  v  Sardinia

25 May 2024 Corsica Cup (3rd place playoff)	Sicily	1 - 0	Sardinia	Afa, France
14:30	Alma 61'	Report		Stadium: Afa Stadium

Sicily  v Cape Verde diaspora

11 June 2025 Friendly	Sicily	3 - 0	Cape Verde diaspora	Castelbuono, Italy
18:00				Stadium: Stadio Comunale Luigi Failla

Sicily  v Côte d'Ivoire LFP

14 June 2025 Sikelia Cup	Sicily	5 - 1	Côte d'Ivoire LFP	Caltanissetta, Italy
18:00				Stadium: Stadio Marco Tomaselli

Sicily  v

4 June 2026 Sikelia Cup	Sicily	v
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Sicily  v

6 June 2026 Sikelia Cup	Sicily	v
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• 2022– : Giovanni Marchese

Below is the list of players called by coach Giovanni Marchese for the Corsica Cup (22-25 May 2024). Caps, goals and numbers as per 25 May 2024.^[13]

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Gaetano Dolenti	(1991-05-16) 16 May 1991 (age 34)	3	0	Sancataldese
12	1GK	Giuseppe Polizzi	(1991-12-20) 20 December 1991 (age 34)	1	0	San Giorgio Piana
2	2DF	Damiano Lia	(1997-11-25) 25 November 1997 (age 28)	3	0	Messina
3	2DF	Andrea Ferrigno	(1989-10-12) 12 October 1989 (age 36)	1	0	Igea Virtus
4	2DF	Salvatore Tosto	(1997-02-11) 11 February 1997 (age 29)	2	0	Enna
5	2DF	Giuseppe Zappalà	(1990-05-28) 28 May 1990 (age 35)	1	0	Enna
6	2DF	Simone Brugaletta	(1994-01-19) 19 January 1994 (age 32)	4	0	Santa Maria Cilento
17	2DF	Alessio Asero	(2000-11-10) 10 November 2000 (age 25)	2	0	Paternò
18	2DF	Salvatore Mollica	(2000-09-29) 29 September 2000 (age 25)	3	0	Paternò
22	2DF	Giuseppe Filì	(2002-11-04) 4 November 2002 (age 23)	0	0	Vastogirardi
23	2DF	Rosario Licata	(1989-01-16) 16 January 1989 (age 37)	3	0	Mazara 46
8	3MF	Giorgio Tumbarello	(1996-04-20) 20 April 1996 (age 30)	2	0	Lucchese
13	3MF	Riccardo Correnti	(2001-02-24) 24 February 2001 (age 25)	0	0	Sancataldese
15	3MF	Nino Garofalo	(2001-12-06) 6 December 2001 (age 24)	1	0	Milazzo
19	3MF	Francesco Giunta	(1999-03-19) 19 March 1999 (age 27)	2	0	Messina
20	3MF	Salvatore Cocimano	(1990-09-27) 27 September 1990 (age 35)	2	0	Enna
24	3MF	Enrico Giannone	(2004-06-23) 23 June 2004 (age 21)	0	0	Licata
7	4FW	Antonino Musso	(1999-09-14) 14 September 1999 (age 26)	2	0	Bra
9	4FW	Andrea Saraniti	(1988-07-23) 23 July 1988 (age 37)	2	1	Altamura
11	4FW	Davis Curiale	(1987-12-30) 30 December 1987 (age 38)	6	5	Terracina
14	4FW	Tommaso Bonanno	(1995-08-03) 3 August 1995 (age 30)	2	0	Martina
16	4FW	Vincenzo Vitale	(2000-11-26) 26 November 2000 (age 25)	1	0	Varesina
21	4FW	Giuliano Alma	(1993-07-27) 27 July 1993 (age 32)	2	1	Siracusa

The following players have also been called up for the team recently and are still available for selection.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Federico Valenti	(1993-06-06) 6 June 1993 (age 32)	1	0	Sancataldese	vs.  Sardinia, 10 June 2022
DF	Valerio Genesio	(1987-04-28) 28 April 1987 (age 38)	1	0	Mazarese	vs.  Sardinia, 10 June 2022
DF	Salvatore Mollica	(2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 (age 26)	1	0	Acireale	vs.  Sardinia, 10 June 2022
MF	Danilo Bulevardi	(1995-01-31) 31 January 1995 (age 31)	1	1	Gubbio	vs.  Sardinia, 10 June 2022
MF	Francesco Corso	(1997-11-27) 27 November 1997 (age 28)	1	0	Mazarese	vs.  Sardinia, 10 June 2022
MF	Mattia Tumminelli	(1997-08-12) 12 August 1997 (age 28)	1	0	Acireale	vs.  Sardinia, 10 June 2022
FW	Pasqualino Ortisi	(2002-04-24) 24 April 2002 (age 24)	1	1	Fidelis Andria	vs.  Sardinia, 10 June 2022
FW	Alessio Rizzo	(1998-10-03) 3 October 1998 (age 27)	1	0	Paternò	vs.  Sardinia, 10 June 2022
FW	Mattia Retucci	(2000-12-06) 6 December 2000 (age 25)	1	0	Nissa	vs.  Sardinia, 10 June 2022

As per 25 May 2024

The Sicilia F.A. ha chosen as official anthem the cabaletta Suoni la tromba from I puritani (1835) by Vincenzo Bellini.^[14]

  Champions    Runners-up    Third place     Hosts

Year	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
CONIFA No Limits Mediterranean Futsal Cup
2021	4th	3	1	1	1	6	6
Total	0 Titles	3	1	1	1	6	6

Year	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
ConIFA European Football Cup
2022	Cancelled
2023	Cancelled
Total		0	0	0	0	0	0

Year	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
Antudo Cup
2022	1st	1	1	0	0	4	1
Sikelia Cup
2023	1st	1	1	0	0	1	0
2025	1st	1	1	0	0	5	1
Total	3 Titles	1	1	0	0	10	2

Year	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
Corsica Cup
2024	3rd	2	1	1	0	2	1
Total	0 Titles	2	1	1	0	2	1

*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

• Sikelia Cup (formerly Antudo Cup)
  • Winners (3): 2022, 2023, 2025
• Corsica Cup
  • Third place (1): 2024

Competition				Total
Sikelia Cup (formerly Antudo Cup)	3	0	0	3
Corsica Cup	0	0	1	1
Total	3	0	1	4