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Diamars 8 september 2020

Dominant Italy beats Netherlands 1-0 to move top of group

(AP) – A dominant Italy those victories were against
performance propelled it the so-called 'big teams' of
past the Netherlands 1-0 international soccer.
and to the top of its Na- "You don't win 11 matches
tions League group on in a row if you don't have a
Monday. good mentality and a good
system of play," Mancini said.
Nicolo Barella headed in the "Even if the teams weren't of
only goal shortly before half- the level of the Netherlands drea Ferretti said. "He is very across Europe over six days for the national team before,
time as Italy wasted chances. or Germany, if you win it still worried, as we all are." are subject to strict hygiene the Czechs lost at home to
But the display will go a long means you have something." However, Mancini said Za- measures, including the ex- Scotland 2-1 in League B.
way to helping the Azzurri The only disappointing mo- niolo was calmer as the pain clusion of fans. Players had to Israel drew at home to Slova-
put the disappointment of ment for Italy came when had diminished. The win pass mandatory pregame tests kia 1-1 in the same group.
drawing against Bosnia-Her- forward Nicolo Zaniolo, sent Italy to the top of League for COVID-19. Also in League B, Alexander
zegovina 1-1 last Friday be- playing his first international A Group 1 as Poland beat The Czech Republic had to Sørloth netted two goals as
hind them. "I am happy for since returning from a seri- Bosnia 2-1 in the group's name a new squad as regular Norway beat Northern Ire-
the mentality and the presen- ous knee injury, limped off in other match. Italy has a point members and coach Jaroslav land 5-1 and took his tally to
tation," Italy coach Roberto the 42nd minute after a chal- more than the Netherlands Silhavy were quarantined af- six goals in his past five in-
Mancini said. "The lads really lenge by Donny van de Beek. and Poland, and three more ter Friday's 3-1 win in Slova- ternationals. Sørloth scored
played well, they were ex- "Zaniolo has seriously twist- than Bosnia. kia following a coronavirus just twice in his previous 19
traordinary." ed his knee. It's hard to make With international football outbreak in the team camp. appearances. Romania beat
It was Italy's 11th win in 12 a comparison with the other returning for the first time Led by David Holoubek, Austria 3-2. In League C, Ka-
matches although some crit- knee, which was operated on since the outbreak of the coach of the under-18 na- zakhstan lost at home to Be-
ics tempered that feat by so we'll have to see tomor- coronavirus pandemic, all 54 tional team, and with only larus 2-0, and Lithuania won
pointing out that none of row," Italy team doctor An- games that are taking place two of the 23 having played in Albania 1-0.q

Watson’s week includes huge deal, book and date with Chiefs

to win games," he said. "What ... we always talk about the so that he can expand his
comes first is football, but I type of people that we want footprint and help more peo-
feel like I can do a lot of dif- on this team and in this orga- ple. "I want to use this plat-
ferent things." nization," coach and general form ... not just to be national
Watson, who wore an $1,100 manager Bill O'Brien said. and local but also be global
bold leopard print Versace "Deshaun Watson is a shin- and touch people across the
sweater during his news ing example of that. He's just world," he said. "I want to
conference on Monday, also a tremendously hardworking be more than just a football
hopes to get involved in the young man, a very bright guy. player."
fashion industry and thinks He's a winner and he's a win- While he spent some of his
his new contract will help ner at the most important po- offseason looking to increase
him to elevate his style. sition in football." his brand and delve into other
"Fashion is definitely going to Watson's book is titled "Pass interests, now that the season
continue to grow especially It On" and recounts the seven is about to begin, he's focused
now with a little more money qualities he used to navigate on helping the Texans finally
in the bank," he said. "Being a tough childhood and his win their first championship.
(AP) — Deshaun Watson Watson said he is working able to try to go to Paris, Lon- mother's battle with cancer to The first test will be a big one
is having quite a week. with German soccer club FC don, different things, Mi- rise from high school football when they open the season
Bayern Munich on some- lan, Italy. So, we've got some star to national champion at where they closed the last
The 24-year-old signed a thing, without providing things cooking in the future." Clemson before becoming a one with their trip to Arrow-
four-year, $160 million ex- any details. He is also the ex- The quarterback's new deal first-round NFL pick. head Stadium on Thursday
tension with the Houston ecutive producer of a movie will keep him with the Tex- "It was definitely an opportu- night.
Texans on Saturday, has a called "National Champion" ans through the 2025 season, nity for me to tell my testimo- Houston built a 24-0 lead in
book coming out Tuesday loosely based on his career at giving them continuity at po- ny, tell my family story and the first quarter against the
and will lead his team against Clemson and is delving into sition after the franchise has just the things I've learned Chiefs in last season's play-
Patrick Mahomes and the Su- projects in the art world. had QB woes for much of its over the past 24 years," Wat- offs before Kansas City or-
per Bowl champion Kansas "We're doing it all but at the short history. son said. "Just being able to chestrated the biggest come-
City Chiefs to open the NFL same time making sure that "To be able to have a quar- touch other people." back in franchise history to
season on Thursday night. my career and my main focus terback and a person of the He hopes the motivational get a 51-31 win. Watson said
Despite all this, Watson has is being the quarterback of caliber of Deshaun Watson book will be able to reach he still thinks about that loss
plenty more he wants to do the Houston Texans and do- under contract for multiple, those who aren't football fans from time to time but tries
and accomplish. ing whatever I can to be able multiple years is just great or don't know about his life not to dwell on it. q