Nations League: Italy & France Shine on Thursday Night
It was a night of high-stakes action in the UEFA Nations League, with both Italy and France securing crucial victories on Thursday.
Italy, looking to bounce back from a tough start to their campaign, put on a masterclass against Hungary. The Azzurri were absolutely on fire, dominating possession and creating chance after chance. They eventually ran out comfortable 2-0 winners, thanks to goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Pellegrini.
Meanwhile, France were involved in a much tighter affair against Austria. The reigning World Cup champions had to dig deep to find a winner, but eventually secured a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud. Mbappe's goal was a thing of beauty, showcasing his blistering pace and dazzling footwork.
What's Next?
The Nations League is really heating up now, with plenty of drama left to unfold. Italy will be hoping to build on their win against Hungary, while France will be looking to continue their winning ways.
Both teams are still very much in the hunt for qualification to the Nations League finals.
Stay tuned for more thrilling action in the coming weeks!