Euro 2025: Caruso ruthless as Italy edge debut with narrow win
The Azzurre have narrowly defeated Belgium and take home the first points of the group that also includes Spain and Portugal.
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Caruso's goal at the end of the first half was enough to provisionally place them at the top of Group B.
This first important step for Soncin's girls and their chances of qualifying, despite not being favorites, is pending the result of the match between Spain and Portugal.
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