Nations League | Turkiye 1-4 Italy: Transformed Azzurri’s Turkish delight

Italy were a completely transformed team in Turkiye, emerging with a 4-1 victory thanks to…

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Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 8:37 PM

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Italy defeated Turkiye 4-1 in their UEFA Nations League Group A clash at Rams Park.
Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, and Michael Kayode scored inside the opening 27 minutes for Italy.
Baris Alper Yilmaz scored for Turkiye early in the second half before Francesco Pio Esposito sealed the victory.

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Italy earned a dominant 4-1 away victory against Turkiye in their UEFA Nations League Group A encounter at Rams Park. Following eight lineup changes, the Azzurri took early control with first-half goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, and debutant Michael Kayode to secure a commanding lead.

Turkiye pulled a goal back shortly after half-time through Baris Alper Yilmaz, but Francesco Pio Esposito quickly restored Italy's three-goal advantage by nodding in a rebound off Sandro Tonali's strike against the post.

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Nations League | Turkiye 1-4 Italy: Transformed Azzurri’s Turkish delight

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