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Mirko Palazzi (born 21 March 1987) is an Italian-born Sammarinese footballer who plays for Tre Penne. He is notable for being one of few professional Sammarinese footballers.
Biography
Born in Rimini, Emilia–Romagna, Italy to an Italian father and a Sanmarinese mother, Palazzi started his career at hometown club Rimini Calcio FC. At Rimini he also capped for San Marino, a city state bordering Marche and Romagna region, in the last two matches of 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA), as well as a game in UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying. However Palazzi only played once in 2006–07 Serie C2. Palazzi then played 2 seasons in Serie D for Verucchio, a local side within the Province of Rimini. Palazzi played for Sanmarinese amateur club Tre Penne. He scored two goals in 2010–11 UEFA Europa League before returned to Rimini for new-born AC Rimini 1912 which was relegated from Lega Pro to Serie D. The club promoted as playoffs winner.