20:20 – A first clash since 2018
This France – Italy is a great classic of European football. The two teams are used to meeting each other but it had been six years since the two nations had faced each other. In 2018, the Blues won 3-1 in a friendly match where Umtiti, Griezmann and Dembélé had been decisive.
20:13 – A complicated record in the League of Nations
Since the French team won the Nations League in 2021, the Blues’ record is more than sluggish with only one victory in the six matches they have played since the coronation (2d, 3d). In this group 2 of League A, the men of Didier Deschamps will face Belgium, Italy and Israel.
20:06 – Italy losing momentum
If the French team stopped in the semi-final of theEuro 2024the Italian adventure was even shorter with a setback in the round of 16 against Switzerland (0-2). It has been several years since the Nazionale lost its splendor and is trying to regain its health.
19:59 – The return of the Blues
The French football team is back after a Euro 2024 that ended in the semi-finals and a logical defeat against Spain. This new international season begins tonight and a lot is expected from the French who have not been exceptional in the game during this Euro.
19:52 – Team compositions
We know the two starting elevens for this France – Italy match. As announced, Didier Deschamps throws Michael Olise into the deep end for his first selection with the A team. Antoine Griezmann is also present while his starting role was uncertain. Kylian Mbappé is a good starter for his big return to the Parc des Princes. The Blues’ XI: Maignan – Clauss, Konaté, Saliba, T. Hernandez – Y. Fofana, Kanté – Griezmann, Olise, Barcola – Mbappé.
Opposite, the Italians of Luciano Spalletti should advance in a 3-5-2 with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the cages. Sandro Tonali, back from a long suspension, begins. The Squadra Azzurra XI: Donnarumma – Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori – Cambiaso, Frattesi, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco – Pellegrini, Retegui.
19:45 – Good evening everyone
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