CRUCIAL GOALS

CRUCIAL GOALS Portugal has already secured its place in the quarterfinals of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, thanks in no small part to Gonçalo Ramos' goals . Meanwhile, Cisse's goal in Armenia kept Italy's Under-21s in the race to qualify for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship finals, a goal they achieved in their next match against Poland. Francesco Camarda also played his part , scoring in a 2-1 friendly win over France in Laval just one day after the senior national team's victory over Les Bleus. The result marked another important step forward for Silvio Baldini's side amid a resurgence in Italian football. It was the 23rd meeting between Italy and France at Under-21 level and the first in Laval, in the Loire region. Italy now leads the head-to-head record with nine wins to France's eight, alongside six draws. Portugal has won its first four matches in Group 4, collecting 12 points to secure a place in the next round with two games to spare. Since officially joining AC Milan on June 30th, 2026, Gonçalo Ramos has scored four goals for Portugal, each playing a decisive role in victories at the 2026 World Cup, including against Luka Modrić's Croatia , and in the ongoing Nations League campaign. Meanwhile, Cisse struck the winner in Italy Under-21's 1-0 victory over Armenia in Yerevan on October 1st, 2026, pouncing on a rebound in the 95th minute. His first goal for the Azzurrini kept their hopes of direct qualification for the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship alive. Camarda also made his mark against France's Under-21s , scoring once, having another goal ruled out and going close on another occasion. Match kits, clothing, accessories, gift ideas and much more: visit AC Milan online Store !