Italy Fight Back to Deal Zidane First Loss as France Coach
Francesco Pio Esposito scored twice as Italy rallied from an early deficit and moved top of Group A1 on head-to-head record.
- On Thursday, Italy defeated France 3-1 at the San Siro in a UEFA Nations League match, with Francesco Pio Esposito scoring twice after Michael Olise gave France an early lead.
- This victory ended Italy's 64-year home winless streak against France, dating back to May 5, 1962, and marked the first defeat for France head coach Zinedine Zidane.
- Davide Frattesi put Italy ahead in the 63rd minute, moments after Sebastiano Esposito missed a penalty; Pio Esposito later sealed victory in the 75th minute after Dayot Upamecano fouled Antonio Vergara.
- Roberto Mancini's Italy now leads Group A1 on head-to-head records with France, both on 10 points, needing only a draw against Belgium on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals.
- France played without injured Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele during the loss, which also marked a rare defensive collapse as France conceded three goals with Dayot Upamecano playing the full 90 minutes.
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