Italy Surges to 3-1 Win Over France in European Nations League

Italy beat France 3-1 at the Parc Des Princes in Paris today in a European Nations League encounter.

It was Italy’s first victory over France in France in 70 years.

France took the lead with their fastest ever goal, Bradley Barcola struck after only 12 seconds.

However the Azzurris replied with goals from Federico Dimarco, Davide Fratessi and Giacomo Raspadori.

Elsewhere Kevin De Bruyne scored twice and Youri Tielemans the other as Belgium stopped Israel 3-1 and Romania blanked Kosovo 3-0.

In Nations League football in Africa World Cup semi-finalist Morocco with a double from Hakim Ziyech defeated Gabon 4-1 while African Champions the Ivory Coast defeated Zambia 2-nil with a double from Jean Phillipe Krasso.