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The Oranje defence looked susceptible to the counter-attack throughout and one positive run from Barella gifted him a free header as Ake stood idly by. The new Manchester City signing later left the pitch with an apparent hamstring problem. … [Read more...] about Netherlands 0-1 Italy: Barella sends Azzurri top of Group A1

The visitors got the goal their play deserved just before halftime when Immobile’s cross from the left allowed Barella to ghost in between the Netherlands centre-backs and head into the net. An excellent Italian move early in the second period saw Lorenzo Insigne force an excellent diving save from Jasper Cillessen as his 25-yard shot curled towards the top corner, while at the end Donny Van de Beek forced a finger-tip save from Donnarumma, the closest the home side came to a goal. … [Read more...] about Nations League: Barella sinks Dutch as Italy get back on winning trail

It's only the latest in Papillon's long string of bids for freedom. The bear -- affectionately named after the eponymous character of the autobiographical novel by French writer and escaped convict Henri Charrière -- has "fled his cage multiple times," a spokesman for the region's local government told CNN in July. … [Read more...] about Italy’s serial escape artist bear Papillon recaptured after 42 days on the run

The Nations League will be back for these teams in early October, Italy face Moldova in a friendly on the 7th before travelling to face Poland in the third game of their group. … [Read more...] about Holland 0-1 Italy LIVE REACTION: Donny van de Beek taken off as Nicolo Barella heads in winner for Italians

The swift formation of a new government is the first step in a list of demands laid out in a French political roadmap that should open the way for Lebanon to receive billions of dollars in aid needed to get the heavily indebted nation back on its feet. … [Read more...] about Italy adds to European calls for change in Lebanon amid crisis