Italy, Belgium Draw 2-2 in Nations League

Italy drew 2-2 with Belgium in a Nations League match after a red card issued to Lorenzo Pellegrini changed the game dynamics. The Azzurri started strong, with Andrea Cambiaso and Mateo Retegui scoring within the first 24 minutes. However, Pellegrini's reckless tackle led to a VAR-reviewed red card just before halftime, allowing Belgium to recover with goals from Maxim De Cuyper and Leandro Trossard. Coach Luciano Spalletti expressed disappointment over the incident, acknowledging that it disrupted their game plan. Despite the setback, Italy remains at the top of Group A2 with seven points, ahead of France who won against Israel. Pellegrini's dismissal marked the first red card for an Italian player since Leonardo Bonucci in 2021, and he will miss the upcoming match against Israel due to suspension.