PARIS, Oct 15, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Germany secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over old rivals the Netherlands on Monday, while France won in Belgium and Italy continued their recent revival. Italy remain top of Group A2 after easing to a 4-1 win at home to Israel in Udine. - Kolo Muani double downs Belgium -France are a point behind Italy after they again won in the absence of Kylian Mbappe, a double by Randal Kolo Muani securing a 2-1 victory in Belgium. But Kolo Muani, who has had a difficult start to the season with his club, then headed in the winner just after the hour mark. It remains to be seen if the Real Madrid star will be back for the last Nations League group games next month, when France can secure a place in the quarter-finals, but Kolo Muani staked a claim to keep his place.
