Updated On: 10 September, 2025 08:18 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Tonali spares Italy’s blushes with last-gasp strike in thrilling 5-4 win over Israel; coach Gattuso lambasts team’s absurd defending as Azzurri seek to avoid missing out on third consecutive FIFA World Cup

Italy’s Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring his 91st-minute winner against Israel on Monday. Pic/Getty Images
Sandro Tonali’s last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in the European World Cup qualifiers on Monday.
The Newcastle midfielder’s 91st-minute strike in the Hungarian city of Debrecen sent Italy above Israel and into the Playoff spot in Group I. New coach Gennaro Gattuso’s side now trail leaders Norway by three points and still have a chance of taking first place and the group’s sole direct qualifying spot as they seek to avoid missing out on a third-consecutive World Cup appearance.