Italy Downs France 3-1 in Nations League Clash

Italy secured a significant 3-1 victory over France in the Nations League, with Pio Esposito scoring twice to hand Zinedine Zidane his first loss as the French head coach. The Azzurri's comeback win at San Siro propelled them to the top of their group. Despite an early error from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma that allowed Michael Olise to put France ahead in the 10th minute, Italy responded strongly. Esposito equalized, and Davide Frattesi added another goal to seal the win.

This international break also saw discussions surrounding Serie A, with Inter Milan noted for their ability to perform even without Lautaro Martinez, and AC Milan's Christian Pulisic highlighted as a key player. Meanwhile, Juventus faced challenges, dropping points and heading into the break with a draw against Fiorentina. Roma continued their positive league form with a decisive 3-0 win over Sassuolo.