International Round-Up: Balogun lifts Nations League

It was a quiet Sunday for our international Ligue 1 talents, with the CONCACAF Nations League continuing with a final and semi-final played, whilst Italy continued their US tour with a friendly clash against Ecuador.

Folarin Balogun features as USMNT beat Mexico in Nations League final

Monaco’s forward came off the bench to feature in the USMNT’s win over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League, with a long range goal from Tyler Adams (45′) and a strike from Giovanni Reyna (65′) sealing a win over their regional rivals Mexico and continuing their Nations League domination.

Clermont’s Nicholson involved in Jamaica’s third-place win over Panama

Clermont forward Shar Nicholson started in Jamaica’s 1-0 win over Panama to seal a third-place finish in the CONCACAF Nations League. A single goal from Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Dexter Lembikisa was enough to seal the win for the Reggae Boyz.

Gianluigi Donnarumma on the bench as Italy beat Ecuador

Paris Saint-Germain stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma was on the bench as Italy ran out as 2-0 winners over Ecuador. After victory over Venezuela, the Azzuri continue their winning run in the US thanks to goals from Lorenzo Pellegrini and Nicolò Barella.