France closed 2024 with an unexpected recovery in the UEFA Nations League which was completed by a 3-1 win away at Italy on Sunday. Adrien Rabiot scored a headed goal in each half as Lucas Digne excelled with a role in each of the three French goals as Didier Deschamps' men edged the Azzurri in goal difference in Milan.

Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez grabbed goals before Merino was subbed off with 10 minutes to play, but soon after Raya was beaten when a loose backpass allowed Gustav Isaksen to pull one back, but the holders hung on to move one step closer to retaining their crown.

The new-look UEFA Nations League group stage is coming to a close, with much more at stake than you might think.

Italy host France at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on Sunday, Nov. 17. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. CET local time in Italy, making it a 7:45 p.m. GMT start in the UK, a 2:45 p.m. ET or 11:45 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 6:45 a.m. AEDT start on Monday, Nov. 18 in Australia.

France took revenge for their 3-1 defeat to Italy at the Parc des Princes in September, beating the Nazionale 3-1 at the San Siro to top their UEFA Nations League group on goal difference.Digne –

Adrien Rabiot fired France to first place in Nations League Group A2 with a headed brace in Sunday's 3-1 win over Italy at the San Siro.

Adrien Rabiot scored a brace to help France beat Italy 3-1 and finish top of their group above Italy, while England defeated the Republic of Ireland 5-0 to secure their return to League A.

Italy vs France LIVE! Two European heavyweights go head-to-head in Milan with top spot in Nations League group A2 on the line. Italy and France have already secured progress to th