#italy-football

#italy-football

As blisteringly underwhelming as England have been all night, this is still a team with an unerring sense of their own narrative, a belief in themselves, a taste for the dramatic climax.

Italy secured their first victory in the Women's European Championship since 2017 with a 1-0 win over Belgium, courtesy of a goal by Arianna Caruso just before halftime.

Gravina first defended Spalletti and then sent him to communicate his own dismissal, exemplifying the chaos surrounding the FIGC during Italy's struggle.

"I have no words. We need to take note of the performance tonight and improve -- our fans don't deserve this. We need to examine our conscience."