Calafiori Delights Young Fan with Italy Jersey
Riccardo Calafiori may not have played for Italy against Turkiye, but the defender made a local fan incredibly happy by giving him his Azzurri jersey.
Italy dominated in Bursa, securing a 4-1 victory in the Nations League with goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, Michael Kayode, and Francesco Pio Esposito.
The team made eight changes from the squad that lost 2-0 to Belgium. Calafiori was among those who remained on the bench.
Calafiori Fan Goes Home Happy
After the final whistle, some players who didn't play warmed up on the pitch. A young Turkish fan seized the moment.
Despite any language differences, the boy's excitement for the defender was clear. He was thrilled to receive the Italy shirt as a memento.
At least one Turkish fan left happy despite their team's second consecutive Nations League loss, following a 1-0 defeat to France the previous week.
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