New Delhi: France and Italy head into their Nations League campaigns after contrasting performances at Euro 2024. France, despite being among the favourites, struggled to impress throughout the tournament. Kylian Mbappe’s broken nose in the first game against Austria didn’t help either. Although he played on with a mask, his impact was limited, and Les Bleus relied more on set-pieces to reach the semi-finals, where they were knocked out by Spain.
Italy’s story was equally disappointing. The defending champions scraped through the group stage, thanks to Mattia Zaccagni’s late winner against Croatia, but couldn’t carry that momentum forward. They crashed out in the Round of 16 against Switzerland, unable to replicate their Euro 2020 success.
Now, both teams are eyeing redemption in the Nations League. With a tougher format this time, only the top two in each group move on, while third and fourth-placed teams face relegation battles. France’s group, which includes Belgium and Israel, is seen as one of the toughest. Both teams will want to start strong, with Italy looking to find consistency under Spalletti and France hoping to rediscover their winning touch.
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