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Donnarumma Says Italy's Form Unacceptable After Drubbing by Norway
- Italy lost 3-0 to Norway in a World Cup qualifier played in Oslo on June 6, 2025, marking a humiliating start to their campaign.
- The defeat followed Italy's last-16 exit at Euro 2024 and came under head coach Luciano Spalletti, who replaced Roberto Mancini in August 2023.
- Norway scored all three first-half goals through Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa, and Erling Haaland, while Italy had limited attacking success and only one shot on target.
- Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma called the defeat 'not acceptable' and urged teammates to take responsibility, adding, "I have no words" for Italy’s display.
- Norway leads Group I with three wins from three matches, increasing pressure on Italy to improve before their next qualifier against Moldova on Monday evening.
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Italy was overrated by Norway 3 goals at 0 yesterday in Oslo. PSG goaltender and captain of Nazionale Gianluigi Donnarumma referred to "an unacceptable defeat".
Italy starts with a defeat in the World Cup qualification. The "Squadra Azzurra" is clearly subject to Norway with 0:3.
FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Donnarumma says Italy’s form unacceptable after drubbing by Norway
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma offered no excuses for his side’s poor showing in their 3-0 defeat at Norway in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday, saying their form was not acceptable and the fans deserve better.
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Egypt TodayDonnarumma says Italy's form unacceptable after drubbing by Norway
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma offered no excuses for his side's poor showing in their 3-0 defeat at Norway in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday, saying their form was not acceptable and the fans deserve better.Playing the first match of their qualifying campaign, Italy were stunned after a ruthless f
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