After the Italian national team drew 1-1 with France in their third UEFA Nations League group stage match, captain Donnarumma was interviewed by the official FIGC website.

"Captain, it was a wonderful night that sent out many positive signals. The Italian national team came to France's home ground and, after falling behind, equalized with great fighting spirit and resilience, regaining control of the match..."

"Yes, this is exactly the attitude we must show: maintaining extreme aggression and initiative. Of course, in such a high-intensity top-level match, it's completely normal to be under pressure and forced to defend deep in our own half. But the most important thing is for the whole team to maintain a compact formation, have the right mindset, and actively run and track back for each other. This is what truly impresses me and what I love most about this national team, and it's the spirit we must continue to maintain and show everyone."

"As captain, those are very weighty words. And in securing the final result, you made several spectacular saves. I won't ask you which save was the most beautiful, but I'd like to ask if any of your former Paris Saint-Germain teammates said anything to you after the match?"

"Yes, I have a very good relationship with each of them. They are truly a very special and great group of guys, and I love them very much. After the match, they did chat with me briefly and made some jokes. I'm very happy that I was able to play my part and help our team secure this valuable point."

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