Gianluigi Donnarumma admits tough summer after Italy missed 2026 World Cup

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·25 September 2026

Gianluigi Donnarumma has acknowledged he endured a difficult summer.

According to L'Équipe, the Italy goalkeeper made the admission before a Nations League fixture on Friday at 20:45.

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He attributed it to the national team’s absence from the 2026 World Cup.

Italy’s opponents are Belgium.

The match will be broadcast live on the L'Équipe channel.

Source: L'Équipe

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