US EditionDonnarumma Says Italy's Form Unacceptable After Drubbing by Norway
- Italy suffered a 3-0 defeat to Norway in a World Cup qualifier on June 6, 2025, at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.
- The loss followed Italy's disappointing Euro 2024 last-16 exit and coach Spalletti's replacement of Roberto Mancini in August 2023.
- Norway scored all three goals in the first half through Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa, and Erling Haaland, while Italy struggled to create chances.
- Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma called the performance 'not acceptable' and urged teammates to take responsibility for the humiliating start.
- Norway leads Group I with nine points from three wins, placing Italy in a difficult position early in World Cup qualifying.
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Italy was overrated by Norway 3 goals at 0 yesterday in Oslo. PSG goaltender and captain of Nazionale Gianluigi Donnarumma referred to "an unacceptable defeat".
Italy starts with a defeat in the World Cup qualification. The "Squadra Azzurra" is clearly subject to Norway with 0:3.
FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Donnarumma says Italy’s form unacceptable after drubbing by Norway
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma offered no excuses for his side’s poor showing in their 3-0 defeat at Norway in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday, saying their form was not acceptable and the fans deserve better.
Donnarumma says Italy's form unacceptable after drubbing by Norway
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma offered no excuses for his side's poor showing in their 3-0 defeat at Norway in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday, saying their form was not acceptable and the fans deserve better.Playing the first match of their qualifying campaign, Italy were stunned after a ruthless f
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