Italy see off Belgium to finish third – Nations League

Nicolo Barella’s thunderous strike and a penalty converted by Domenico Berardi earned hosts Italy a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Sunday and third place in this year’s Nations League. It offered some consolation for the European champions, whose semi-final loss to Spain in Milan on Wednesday ended their record 37-match unbeaten run.

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Late Hernández goal breaks Belgian hearts as France complete comeback

A late Theo Hernández strike broke Belgian hearts as France lined up a date in the UEFA Nations League final against Spain. The near neighbours played out a thrilling encounter in Turin tonight with Belgium racing into a two goal lead by half-time. The World Champions staged a second half comeback to progress to the final.

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Barella and Insigne fire Italy past Belgium into semi-finals

Goals from Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Insigne fired Italy to a 1-2 victory past Belgium and into the semi-final of Euro 2020 where they will face Spain. Italy and Belgium traded chances before Barella and Insigne gave the Italians a two goal cushion however a Romelu Lukaku penalty gave Belgium a lifeline before the break.

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Thorgan Hazard fires Belgium past Portugal into quarter-finals

Thorgan Hazard scored the only goal as Belgium edged out Portugal in an ill-tempered Euro 2020 last 16 game. Hazard’s stunning goal was the only real moment of quality in a game that saw Portugal throw all they had at the Belgian defence. Belgium will now face Italy in the quarter-final.

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De Bruyne decisive as Belgium down Denmark

Kevin De Bruyne made an immense impact from the bench as Belgium came from a goal down to beat a possessed Danish side 1-2 in Copenhagen to book a place in the last 16. Yussuf Poulsen gave the home side an early lead but a goal and an assist from De Bruyne turned the game on its head.

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