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Declan Rice praises friendship with Italy's Calafiori after World Cup win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Declan Rice praises friendship with Italy's Calafiori after World Cup win

Summary

Declan Rice spoke about his close friendship with Riccardo Calafiori following England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia at the 2026 World Cup on June 18. Rice, along with teammates Elliot Anderson and Jude Bellingham, contributed to England's performance in the match. Calafiori, currently preparing for the Premier League season with Arsenal, was not part of the World Cup squad. Rice commented on Italy's culture, expressing respect and admiration for the country. He also shared his experience adjusting to the climate in the United States during the tournament.

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Key Details

•Declan Rice discusses Riccardo Calafiori after England's World Cup win
•England defeats Croatia 4-2 on June 18, 2026
•Calafiori not in World Cup squad, focusing on Arsenal
•Rice expresses respect for Italian culture
•Tournament held in the United States

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6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Declan Rice: Calafiori ‘one of my best friends, Italy an amazing country’

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Declan Rice took a moment to speak about his friendship with Italy international Riccardo Calafiori after England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia at the 2026 World Cup and says that Italy is ‘an amazin...
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