France closed 2024 with an unexpected recovery in the UEFA Nations League which was completed by a 3-1 win away at Italy on Sunday. Adrien Rabiot scored a headed goal in each half as Lucas Digne excelled with a role in each of the three French goals as Didier Deschamps' men edged the Azzurri in goal difference in Milan.

Adrien Rabiot scores two headers as France beat Italy at the San Siro to overtake the Azzurri and win Group A2.

Adrien Rabiot scored two goals as France beat Italy 3-1 to win Group A2 in UEFA Nations League 2024-25 on Monday (November 18). Both teams had already secured their places in the quarter-finals before the match in Milan,

Italy: Spalletti is expected to make some changes ahead of the game against France with some rotations among the wingers and attacking players. Destiny Udogie should replace Federico Dimarco on the left wing, while Giacomo Raspadori and Moise Kean are expected to lead the attack.

Adrien Rabiot scored a brace to help France beat Italy 3-1 and finish top of their group above Italy, while England defeated the Republic of Ireland 5-0 to secure their return to League A.

Goal! Italy 1, France 3. Adrien Rabiot (France) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Lucas Digne with a cross following a set piece situation.

Italy host France at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on Sunday, Nov. 17. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. CET local time in Italy, making it a 7:45 p.m. GMT start in the UK, a 2:45 p.m. ET or 11:45 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 6:45 a.m. AEDT start on Monday, Nov. 18 in Australia.

It's the final competitive match for England before Thomas Tuchel takes over in January of 2025 as they close out the group stage of the UEFA Nations League facing Ireland. Despite Tuchel signing an 18-month contract as the next coach of the Three Lions in October,

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