2026 World Cup: Giuseppe Galati in the Spotlight Over Daniele Adani’s Show

With Italy failing to qualify for the World Cup finals for the third consecutive time, all that’s left to do is watch the matches featuring the other teams in action: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Rai has entrusted the commentary for France vs. Senegal to the duo of Giuseppe Galati and the irrepressible Daniele Adani.

When Kylian Mbappé scored a spectacular goal against the African team, the former Brescia defender could think of nothing better than to monopolize the microphone with a series of shouts. Many wondered who was the first voice and who was the second, and they expressed their dissatisfaction on social media.

During the match, which ended 3-1 in favor of Les Bleus, Adani let loose with several verbal outbursts. He called referee Alireza Faghani “the worst referee in World Cup history” after a penalty wasn’t awarded to France, declaring: “Today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, in a week, in a month, in a year—penalty for life.” Then, in the second half, he addressed those who didn’t share his enthusiasm for the French team’s plays: “If you aren’t excited by these plays, by these champions, by these gems that make us love soccer so much, you’re a bit weak-spirited, and we’re sorry to hear that.”

Adani wrapped up his late-night spectacle by posting several stories on Instagram showing himself with a dazed look in his hotel room after the first two goals by Lionel Messi, his idol, against Algeria. After the third goal, he “fainted.”