Italy Defeats France 3-1 in Nations League Despite Early Goal

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In a thrilling UEFA Nations League match, Italy overcame an early setback to beat France 3-1 at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. Bradley Barcola scored the fastest goal ever by a French player, just 13 seconds into the game, but Italy responded with a dominant performance.

Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi, and Giacomo Raspadori all found the net for Italy, securing a crucial win in Group A2. The victory provided a much-needed boost for Italy after a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign. Italy's coach Luciano Spalletti praised his team’s resilience, saying they remained focused and delivered a strong performance despite conceding the early goal.

France, led by captain Kylian Mbappé, struggled to capitalize on their rapid start. Despite some lineup changes, including debut appearances for Michael Olise and Manu Kone, the French side couldn’t regain control after Italy's comeback. Frattesi’s second-half goal and Raspadori’s finish in the 74th minute sealed Italy’s victory.

Italy is now tied with Belgium at the top of Group A2. They will face Israel next, while France will look to recover in their upcoming match against Belgium.