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·28 September 2026
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·28 September 2026
Italy, thoroughly revamped by coach Roberto Mancini, is working to be seen again as “Bella Italia.” In the Nations League clash against Türkiye, the Azzurri are at least showing that the change in coach can bear fruit.
After just under half an hour, Italy is already 3-0 up in Bursa against overwhelmed hosts. Bastoni, Frattesi, and debutant Kayode gave the Italians a comfortable lead. Fast, direct, and no-nonsense, Italy is tearing Türkiye apart.
Facing his fellow countrymen, Türkiye coach Vincenzo Montella has deep lines of worry on his forehead at halftime. Even after the embarrassing World Cup exit, the 52-year-old came under heavy criticism, but kept his job.
After 45 minutes in the second home match since the World Cup, the media backlash is unlikely to ease anytime soon.
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