Italy rebound in Turkey as France win late in Belgium
Michael Olise's goal gave Zinedine Zidane a second victory in his long-awaited debut as France coach.
Italy secured a 4-1 victory over Turkey in a rain-soaked match in Bursa, as France claimed a 1-0 win against Belgium in Brussels. Bradley Barcola showcased his talent for France, scoring the lone goal in the 88th minute to secure the victory for his team. Italy's Roberto Mancini made a strong return to manage his team, earning a win to start his debut as France's head coach.
The Italian players displayed an impressive performance despite the challenging conditions and heavy rainfall. Turkey's goalkeeper, Oguz Aydin, made some crucial saves, but Italy's robust defense and aggressive play led to their triumph. Zidane praised his new team's skills and readiness, while Montella reflected on his side's underwhelming performance at Euro 2024.
Italy will face France in their next match on Friday, with the French coach expressing his confidence in his team's ability to recover and perform well.
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