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Arsenal star scores and dedicates goal to his former club

Riccardo Calafiori scored his first goal for the Italy national team after coming on as a second-half substitute against Turkiye. The Arsenal defender dedicated the goal to Bologna, his former club. The match was played at Bologna’s stadium, which was…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Arsenal star scores and dedicates goal to his former club
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori scored his first goal for Italy and dedicated it to former club Bologna.
  • Calafiori entered as a second-half substitute to restore Italy's lead against Turkiye.
  • The match was played at Bologna's home stadium, where Calafiori previously made his senior international debut.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori scored his first goal for the Italy national team and dedicated the achievement to his former club, Bologna. Calafiori entered the match against Turkiye as a second-half substitute and found the back post to restore Italy's lead. The fixture took place at Bologna's stadium, which served as his home ground before his move to the Premier League.

Calafiori previously made his senior international debut at the same stadium after developing under former Bologna manager Thiago Motta. Speaking after the match, Calafiori expressed strong emotions about returning to the city, noting that he wanted to repay the local supporters for their role in his professional development.

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