League: EPL Sport: Soccer Country: Italy Category: Scores & Results

Donnarumma praises Italy's effort in Nations League draw with France

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Donnarumma praises Italy's effort in Nations League draw with France

Summary

Italy and France played to a 1-1 draw in their Nations League matchup at Stade de France on October 2, 2026. Gianluigi Donnarumma highlighted Italy's strong performance, stating their attitude reflected that of a great team. Alessandro Bastoni's goal countered France's Michael Olise's deflected free kick, marking the first goal conceded by the French team under Zinedine Zidane's management. Donnarumma made seven saves during the match. Italy's next game is against Turkiye in Bologna on October 9.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Italy drew 1-1 with France on October 2, 2026.
•Alessandro Bastoni scored for Italy, equalizing after France's goal.
•Donnarumma made seven crucial saves during the match.
•Italy's next match is against Turkiye on October 9.
•France has not kept a clean sheet in seven meetings with Italy.

Latest Updates

9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Donnarumma: ‘Italy had attitude of a great team’ in 1-1 with France

What they're saying

"
Gianluigi Donnarumma insists ‘not everyone can come here and put in such a good performance’ as Italy’s 1-1 draw in France. ‘This is the attitude of a great team.’The question after the firs...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Manchester City Paris Saint-Germain EPL Soccer