Nightmare blunder at San Siro! Donnarumma's howler gifts France a goal
Italy goalkeeper and captain Gianluigi Donnarumma made a costly, glaring error in the opening minutes of the Nations League showdown against France.
Details: The shocking moment came in just the 10th minute at Milan's San Siro. Pressed near his own goal, the Italian goalkeeper played a disastrous pass, rolling the ball straight into the path of France midfielder Michael Olise. The attacking midfielder reacted instantly and sent the ball into the net unchallenged to open the scoring.
The captain's blunder left the stands in stunned silence and immediately put the hosts on the back foot. Italy's defenders tried to rally their goalkeeper, but such a glaring mistake at the highest level gave France a huge confidence boost.
It is worth noting that Gianluigi Donnarumma was named player of the tournament at Italy's triumphant Euro 2020 campaign. At club level, he plays for French side Paris Saint-Germain and is one of Europe's most decorated goalkeepers.
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