French Loss to Italy in Nations League

France Falls to Italy in Nations League

A Stunning Comeback by the Azzurri

On Saturday, Italy staged a stunning comeback against France in the Nations League. Didier Deschamps' defending champions took an early lead but were ultimately outplayed by a resurgent Italian side.

Adrien Rabiot gave France the lead in the 28th minute, but the lead lasted for just seven minutes. Giacomo Raspadori equalized and Italy took the lead early in the second half thanks to a goal from Gianluca Mancini.

Italy continued to dominate possession and eventually added a third goal through Raspadori in the 68th minute. It was Italy's 6th consecutive win and moved them to the top of their Nations League group.

Key Takeaways from the Match

* Italy showed tremendous resilience and character to come from behind and secure victory. * France looked vulnerable at times, and their defense struggled to contain the Italian attack. * The result is a significant boost for Italy, who are building momentum ahead of the World Cup.

What's Next for France and Italy?

France will look to bounce back when they face Denmark in their next Nations League match. Italy, meanwhile, will face Poland in a friendly.