35′ – Italy closes the gap! (1-2)
After a nice combination between Dimarco and Tonali on the left side, the first places a perfect ball at the far post. Cambiaso gets back on the flat foot and beats Maignan.
33′ – Sublime free kick from Lucas Digne! (0-2)
Decisive passer on the first goal, the left back sends a sublime strike onto the bar. The ball bounces behind Vicario’s back and goes in!
31′ – Good free kick for the Blues
Served by a long ball from Maignan, Nkunku achieves superb control and enters the axis. Pushed in the back, he gets a very good free kick at 25 m.
28′ – The French hold the ball
For the first time in the match, the Blues observed a good sequence of possession. Even if they do not find the space to advance in the Italian camp.
25′ – Di Lorenzo doesn’t fit!
On an off-center free kick, Dimarco places a superb ball into the area. Alone, Di Lorenzo regains the lead but is unable to get on target.
24′ – New tricolor foul
The match was choppy, with numerous mistakes on both sides. This time, Manu Koné intervenes late on Sandro Tonali.
23′ – Manu Koné touched in turn
The midfielder took a blow to the ankle and remains on the ground. He will return to the field.
21′ – Nkunku takes a hit
With his back to the game, the Frenchman tries to control a ball thrown back by Saliba. He suffered a slightly too muscular intervention from Locatelli. But he’s fine.
19′ – Koné not far from passing!
The French midfielder makes a sublime double contact in the Italian area! He tries to slide the ball towards Marcus Thuram but he is a little too short. Damage !
18′ – Guendouzi misses his shot
The midfielder is served behind by Jules Koundé, around twenty meters from the Italian goal. His uncontrolled shot flies far above the goal.
17′ – The pace is rather calm
After Rabiot’s very quick goal, France took few risks and lacked precision. The Italians have not yet created a big chance.
The “Marseillaise” whistled before the match
When the Blues anthem was played, before the start of the match, part of the stadium whistled it.
13′ – Round Muani imprecise
On the right side, the Parisian striker crosses towards Nkunku. But he measures his pass very poorly and the Italian defense intervenes easily.
12′ – The Blues lose many balls
On a ball release, Guendouzi is isolated against the touchline and struggles to free himself from the Italian pressure. For the moment, the French lack technical accuracy.
9′ – Maignan’s first intervention
On a French loss of the ball, Barella inherits the ball about twenty meters away. The Italian captain tries his luck. Maignan is disturbed by the rebound but pushes back.
8′ – Konaté repels the danger
On the Italian free kick, the French defender and captain repels Tonali’s cross with his head.
7′ – Long sequence of Italian possession
The Transalpines keep the ball in the French camp. The Blues defense retreats and commits a foul about thirty meters from their goal.
5′ – Contact sur Kolo Muani
The winger is launched on the right side. He tries to make another breakthrough but is pushed in the back by Bastoni, near the surface. Nothing was whistled but the contact was contentious.
3′ – Rabiot entry for the Blues!! (0-1)
The Blues start the meeting in the best possible way! From a corner, Lucas Digne places a silky ball into the area. Adrien Rabiot wins and places a perfect header.
1′ – Kolo Muani blocking sticks
Launched on the right side, the Paris Saint-Germain striker tries to overwhelm. But he is blocked by Bastoni, whose intervention is impeccable.
The match is on in Milan!
The Italians kick off the match on the San Siro pitch. At stake: the head of Group 2 of the League of Nations.
20:43
The hymns ring out
The “Marseillaise” is sung by the players of the France team. Before the Italian anthem, taken up by the transalpine selection as well as the stadium.
20:41
Both teams enter the field
There is total silence at San Siro to fully enjoy the players’ entry onto the pitch. Kick-off in five minutes!
20:35
The Blues are missing a creator
The French team has been seriously lacking in inspiration in recent months. And things have not improved since the international retirement of Antoine Griezmann. A selection without leader or magic.
20:25
Mike Maignan, stadium darling?
The goalkeeper of the France team, adored by AC Milan supporters, where he has been playing since 2021, is reunited with his audience. He is much more popular than Donnarumma, the Italian doorman, absent this evening.
20:15
France will play in white this evening
For its last match of the year 2024, the French selection will wear its away jersey. Furthermore, Ibrahima Konaté will be the captain of the Blues this evening!
20:05
Home match, or almost, for some Blues
Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez, captains of AC Milan, return to the stadium they frequent at club this Sunday evening. Just like Inter players Marcus Thuram and Benjamin Pavard.
19:55
Donnarumma package on the transalpine side
19:45
French composition
The French selection presents itself in 4-3-3 this Sunday to face Italy. Didier Deschamps made some changes after the match against Israel.
The eleven of the Blues: Maignan – Koundé, Konaté (cap.), Saliba, Digne – Guendouzi, Koné, Rabiot – Kolo Muani, Thuram, Nkunku.
19:43
The arrival of the Blues
Didier Deschamps and his team have arrived at the San Siro stadium, also called Giuseppe-Meazza.
19:39
Finding momentum after the draw against Israel
19:33
First place in the group at stake
With 13 points, Italy dominates group 2. The Blues have three units less. If they are already qualified for the quarter-finals of the Nations League, they could take first place in the group if they win.
19:30
Good evening everyone!
Please follow this Nations League meeting between the France team and Italy on Le Parisien. Kick-off at 8:45 p.m. at the Giuseppe-Meazza stadium in Milan!
Context
The Blues aim for first place in the group
- The France team faces Italy this Sunday evening at the Giuseppe-Meazza stadium in Milan in the Nations League (8:45 p.m.).
- Already qualified for the quarter-finals of the competition, the Blues are aiming for first place in group 2. The Transalpines have a three-point lead before this match.
- France remains in a sad draw this Thursday at the Stade de France against Israel (0-0). This meeting against Italy is also an opportunity to find some color.
- For some French people, it is almost a home match. Milanese Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez, as well as Inter players Marcus Thuram and Benjamin Pavard, return to their stadium.
