Italy hand France their 1st defeat under Zinedine Zidane
What's the story
France suffered their first defeat under coach Zinedine Zidane, losing 3-1 to Italy in the UEFA Nations League. The match took place at Milan's iconic San Siro stadium. Despite taking an early lead through Michael Olise's goal, Les Bleus couldn't hold onto their advantage as Italy equalized and then pulled ahead with two more goals. Here's more.
Goal details
Michael Olise gives France an early lead; Donnarumma makes blunder
The match started with a blunder by Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who passed the ball straight to Olise.
The Frenchman then beat a couple of defenders before firing in his fifth goal in five Nations League games.
This record is only bettered by England captain Harry Kane's seven goals from 5 matches.
Meanwhile, Donnarumma made his 38th error leading to an opposition goal in his career (31 for his club + 7 for Italy), as per Opta.
Comeback
Italy equalize through Pio Esposito
Italy equalized in the 26th minute through Nicolo Cambiaghi's cross, which was deftly touched in by Pio Esposito.
The goal ignited San Siro as Sebastiano Esposito nearly made a quick comeback two minutes later with a shot that forced Mike Maignan into a sharp save.
Bradley Barcola came closest to scoring again before half-time but his curling shot hit the far post.
Second half
Davide Frattesi fires Italy ahead before Pio Esposito seals victory
The second half saw Rayan Cherki's rasping strike tipped onto a post by Donnarumma.
Italy then took the lead in the 63rd minute when Davide Frattesi drilled a shot from Federico Dimarco's cross.
The goal came just moments after Inter wing-back Dimarco was brought off the bench.
Italy were awarded another penalty when Antonio Vergara was tripped by Dayot Upamecano.
This time, Pio Esposito stepped up and drilled a shot into the bottom corner to seal Italy's victory.
Do you know?
Italy are top of Group A1 on 10 points
The result marked Italy's first home win over France since 1962 and took them to the top of Group A1 on 10 points, level with France. Italy's goal difference +5 compared to France's +3.
Records
Key records set by by Italy
As per Opta, Italy beat France after conceding the opening goal for the 9th time, at least five more times than any other nation against Les Bleus.
Esposito is now the first player to score 8-plus goals (9) in his first 14 appearances for Italy since Christian Vieri (8 between 1997 and 1998).
After failing to do so in the previous 6 meetings (2D, 4L), Italy have won a home match against France for the first time since the 2-1 victory on 5 May 1962.