Ignazio Abate's Nike match worn Season 2010/2011 boots. Both boots are
personalized with "ABATE 20".  After playing at various levels of youth
international football, Abate made his U–21 debut with Italy in a friendly
against Luxembourg, coming off the bench during the second half, on 12
December 2006. With the Olympic national team coached by Casiraghi, he won
the 2008 Toulon Tournament, in which he played four games and scored a goal
against the United States. He also took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics in
Beijing. He then participated in the 2009 European U-21 Championship held in
Sweden, making two appearances. Abate made his debut for the senior side on
11 November 2011, in the 2-0 win over Poland in a friendly match.