Italy
1st in UEFA Nations League2024 Schedule
Daniel Maldini was called up by Italy coach Luciano Spalletti on Friday for Nations League matches and could follow in the footsteps of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare, both former Italy captains.
Former Italy forward Salvatore Schillaci, who won the World Cup golden boot in 1990, has died aged 59.
Former Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has returned to the Italian club in an executive role focusing on relations with national and international football institutions, the Serie A side said on Sunday.
Italy's Davide Frattesi and Moise Kean secured a 2-1 win over Israel on Monday as Luciano Spalletti's side maintained their perfect record to remain top of Nations League A Group 2.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori was forced off with injury during Italy's UEFA Nations League victory against France on Friday.
France manager Didier Deschamps spoke before Friday's game with Italy about using the Nations League as an opportunity to test new players, and after their 3-1 defeat in Paris, that plan has not changed.
Frank Leboeuf joins "ESPN FC" to break down what happened in France's 3-1 loss to Italy in the UEFA Nations League.
Italy staged a remarkable comeback to defeat France 3-1 in their UEFA Nations League A Group 2 opener on Friday.
Sandro Tonali was called back to Italy's squad on Friday after serving a 10-month gambling ban.
Andrea Pirlo has been sacked as manager of Sampdoria after just over a season in charge, the Serie B club said on Thursday.
UEFA Nations League Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Italy | 2 | +3 | 6 |
2 | France | 2 | 0 | 3 |
3 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 3 |
4 | Israel | 2 | -3 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Davide Frattes.. | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
Federico Dimar.. | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Giacomo Raspad.. | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sandro Tonali | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
Federico Dimar.. | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Mateo Retegui | 1 | 2 | 0 |