The Italian and French national teams concluded their preparations for Euro 2024 in different ways
On the evening of June 9, the Italian and French national teams played their final friendly matches as part of their preparations for the Euro 2024 finals.
The Italians hosted Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Stadio Carlo Castellani in Empoli. Throughout the match, Luciano Spalletti's team dominated the field, but they managed to score only one goal. Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi struck a fine shot at the end of the first half.
The French team, without Kylian Mbappe in the starting lineup as Didier Deschamps chose not to risk his health, failed to overcome Canada in Bordeaux. Despite the home side's dominance, the match ended goalless.
Italy — Bosnia and Herzegovina — 1:0
Goal: Frattesi 38.
France — Canada — 0:0
The Italians will kick off their continental campaign on June 15. The reigning European champions will play against Albania in Dortmund. France will play their opening match on June 17, facing Austria in Düsseldorf.
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors