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Bastoni and Esposito score as Italy beats Türkiye in Nations League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:18 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Bastoni and Esposito score as Italy beats Türkiye in Nations League

Summary

Italy secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Türkiye in the UEFA Nations League on September 30, 2026. Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring in the 9th minute, followed by goals from Frattesi, Kayode, and Pio Esposito, who wrapped up the match with his header after a rebound. This performance comes after Italy's previous defeat to Belgium and marks a significant rebound for Roberto Mancini’s team. With this win, Italy is now tied with Belgium in Group 1, while France leads the standings after a late goal from Olise sealed their victory over Belgium in Brussels. Italy will next face France, looking to build on this strong performance.

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By the Numbers

•Italy wins 4-1 against Türkiye in UEFA Nations League
•Bastoni and Pio Esposito score for Italy
•Frattesi and Kayode also find the net
•Italy now tied with Belgium in Group 1
•France remains at the top after beating Belgium

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7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Bastoni and Pio on target for Italy, Diouf makes France debut

What they're saying

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It was a UEFA Nations League night with a strong Nerazzurri presence, as four Inter players featured prominently in the second round of fixtures. Alessandro Bastoni and Pio Esposito both found the net...
— Yahoo Sports

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