The Risò International Cup returns in September for its second edition, bringing some of the most intriguing names in Italian and European youth football back to the Roberto Picco stadium in Trino.

The tournament begins on Saturday, 5 September with the regional qualifying stage. Ten teams will compete for four places in the final phase, where they will be joined by the youngsters of the LB Trino Academy, automatically qualified as hosts.

The international finals will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. The opening matches will be played on Saturday afternoon, before a full programme on Sunday leads to the final and the presentation of the trophy.

A total of 24 teams will take part, in a competition designed to bring together different footballing cultures, coaching methods and traditions.

The international contingent is headlined by Nottingham Forest, two-time European Cup winners, alongside Vitória Guimarães, Panathinaikos and Sevilla.

The Italian representation is equally strong. Liguria will be represented by Genoa, Sampdoria and Spezia, alongside Juventus, Sassuolo and Como. There will also be a strong local presence through the youth academies of Pro Vercelli, Alessandria and Casale, as well as the four sides emerging from the regional qualifiers.

After making its debut last year, the Risò International Cup returns for a second edition with a broader, more ambitious field. For two days, Trino will become a meeting place for clubs, coaches and young players shaped by different footballing backgrounds — with the pitch providing the only measure that matters.