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Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the Nations League, as Italy host Israel knowing a victory could potentially secure their place in the quarter-finals.
It kicks off at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
The Azzurri are unbeaten after away wins over France and Israel, but were held to a 2-2 draw by Belgium on Thursday when Lorenzo Pellegrini saw red and a two-goal cushion was allowed to slip.
If the Nazionale win today and France beat Belgium, it’ll mean the lowest Luciano Spalletti’s men can finish in the group is second, guaranteeing a place in the new Nations League quarter-final stage.
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Italy 10
France 9
Belgium 4
Israel 0
Les Bleus hang on down to 10 men after Tchouameni’s red card.
“I think we had fits and starts, but didn’t finish the chances that we created that were pretty clear. It’s not easy to get one-on-one with the opponents that often, especially when they defend that deep.
“Those who came on did well, we could’ve scored a lot more goals, but that’s fine. There were some errors to create a couple of problems, but we otherwise did well with preventative marking and ran few risks.
“We know that you would love to win games 10-0, but there are opponents too and we have to deal with them too.
“There are two very tough games coming up. If Belgium win both their games, they’re right up there, so we need to get a result.”
“It was already exciting just wearing the armband, so two goals as well makes it remarkable. I will remember this night for the rest of my life.
“Tough moments come for all players, mine was last season, but I tried to keep going. People got a bit fixated on last season and didn’t realise I have done well so far this term. It was a tough game today, but we made it look simple.”
Italy are practically qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals!
Into just 2 minutes of added time.
3 – With Cesare, Paolo and Daniel, Maldini is the first family with three generations of players (grandfather, father and son) in the history of Italy. 22 years and 118 days have passed since Paolo Maldini's last match with Italy and 61y 1d since Cesare Maldini's last. Dynasty. pic.twitter.com/UgUyqxeZes
— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) October 14, 2024
Buongiorno on, Frattesi off. He’s limping, but on his feet.
Tonali chance! Ball over the top, he avoids the offside trap, tries to knock it back for a teammate, but instead it is intercepted.
Frattesi went down, seemed to get his studs caught in the turf.
Daniel Maldini with a good bit of footwork, then drills inches wide.
Another debut, as Udinese striker Lucca comes on for Retegui.
France are down to 10 men, Tchaouameni sent off.
Safuri on, Dor Peretz off
And Daniel Maldini was involved too, his nutmeg sparking the move down the left, then fellow substitute Udogie pulling it back for Di Lorenzo, who could control inside the area and drill home!
Baribo replaces Abada
Daniel Maldini and Udogie on for Italy, Raspadori and Dimarco off.
Debut for Daniel Maldini, with proud parents Paolo and Adriana in the stands.
Calafiori with his back to goal on the edge of the Israeli area controls a loose pass, sends Dimarco down the left, who pulls it across for Frattesi to fire in first time!
Italy corner, Bastoni looping header fingertipped out of the top corner by Glazer!
Kolo Muani!
Did Baltaxa back into him or was he just standing there?
VAR says just standing there. Goal is given and Israel continue their remarkable ability to score in every single game.
Now… Abu Fani curled in directly from the corner flag, it doesn’t look like anyone touched it, but Vicario complains he was fouled.
It’s like watching him at Spurs.
France had scored with Manu Kone, but it’s disallowed.
Gropper and Khalaili on, Haziza and Madmon off.
Italy promising move, Dimarco cross cut out then the clearance hits the referee, so he has to stop play.