ITALY

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France and Italy turn up the heat with Nations League wins

France produced a stunning late comeback to beat Belgium 4-1, while Italy saw off Turkiye 3-1 as both sides strengthened their positions in UEFA Nations League Group A1.

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Agent says best is yet to come from rising star Michael Kayode

Brentford full-back Michael Kayode justified his call-up to the Italy squad with a sparkling performance in his first match for his country.

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'I don't have regrets' - France's Zidane faces Italy without regrets over 2006 WC headbutt

Zinedine Zidane has no regrets about the infamous headbutt that ended his playing career against Italy in the 2006 FIFA World Cup final as he prepares for his first home match as France coach.

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'I am satisfied' - Mancini praises Italy's Nations League performance on difficult Turkey pitch

Roberto Mancini has praised Italy's response to their defeat by Belgium after they produced a convincing 4-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Turkey in Bursa on Monday.

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Nations League: Olise strikes late as France edge Belgium while Italy crush Turkey

France left it late against Belgium as Michael Olise came off the bench to score an 88th-minute winner, while Italy produced a powerful response by beating Turkey 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League.

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Belgium hand Italy another setback with 2-0 Nations League win

Italy's difficult spell continued as Belgium secured a 2-0 victory in the Nations League at the Stadio Olimpico, leaving the Azzurri facing a demanding run of fixtures.