Donnarumma: ‘Italy had attitude of a great team’ in 1-1 with France

Gianluigi Donnarumma insists ‘not everyone can come here and put in such a good performance’…

Football italia

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:17 PM

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Gianluigi Donnarumma praised Italy's great attitude following their 1-1 Nations League draw against France.
Alessandro Bastoni scored Italy's equalizer after Michael Olise gave France the lead from a deflected free kick.
Bastoni's goal was the first conceded by France under manager Zinedine Zidane.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma praised Italy's mentality after earning a 1-1 Nations League draw against France at the Stade de France. Alessandro Bastoni scored the equalizer for the Azzurri by dispossessing Lucas Da Cunha, leveling the match following Michael Olise's deflected free kick. The result marked the first goal conceded by Zinedine Zidane's France side since he assumed managerial duties.

Donnarumma highlighted the team's unity while defending in a low block against a formidable opponent. The Manchester City goalkeeper recorded seven saves on the night, his third-highest tally in an Italy international appearance, helping solidify the Azzurri's defensive effort.

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Donnarumma: ‘Italy had attitude of a great team’ in 1-1 with France

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