A genuine clash that echoed the drama of the Euro 2020 final, reuniting Italy and England on a official stage once again. After their high-stakes showdown in the last European Championship and a series of Nations League meetings, the Azzurri and the Three Lions battled to grab an opening win and stake a claim ahead of the upcoming European Nations Cup in Germany. This time, fortune favored England as they edged Italy 1-2 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, a result that underscored the enduring rivalry between two footballing nations with a shared history of unforgettable moments.
Italy hoped the game could ignite enthusiasm among their fans after a disappointing World Cup qualification campaign in Qatar 2022. In a notable moment, Argentine Mateo Retegui made his debut for Mancini’s squad and found the back of the net, becoming the lone scorer for the home side in a match charged with emotion and expectation.
On the English side, Harry Kane added a second goal for his team, further cementing his status as England’s all-time leading scorer and marking a historic milestone for the national team.
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With his goal against Italy, Harry Kane is now England’s all-time top goalscorer
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