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Tonali shoots Italy past Belgium and into Nations League quarter-finals
Sandro Tonali fired Italy into the Nations League quarter-finals with the only goal in Thursday's 1-0 win over Belgium in Brussels, completing his Azzurri comeback from a gambling ban which cost him a place at Euro 2024.
Newcastle United midfielder Tonali tapped home his first international goal 10 minutes into a hard-fought win at the King Baudouin Stadium.
The 24-year-old's strike was crucial as Italy were guaranteed a spot in the last eight with a draw either against the Red Devils or with France on Sunday night.
Italy lead France by three points at the top of Group A2 and will battle with Les Bleus for first place at the San Siro.