Tag: England
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I didn’t realise Saka penalty was decider – Italy goalkeeper
Italy goalkeeper Gigio Donnarumma admits he didn’t know saving Bukayo Saka’s penalty would win the Euro 2020 title. Arsenal youngster Saka had the chance to take the game to sudden death after Jorginho’s penalty was saved by Jordan Pickford, but Donnarumma stood in his way. Donnarumma, who has left AC Milan for PSG this summer,…
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Italy taught England a lesson – Bonucci
Italy defender, Leonardo Bonucci, has said they gave England “a lesson” after their penalty shootout victory over the hosts at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday. Bonucci made it 1-1 in the second half of the game, cancelling out Luke Shaw’s early opener. The Juventus centre back then converted a penalty during the…
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Euro 2020 final: Football isn’t all about trophies-England declares
The England team has stated that football isn’t all about trophies, after its loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 finals. The team made this known in a statement via its official Instagram page on Monday, after the Italian team came out victorious in the final Sunday match. The statement read, “Football. It’s not just…
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England still have one rusty cup from 1966 – Italy legend
Italy great Alessandro Altobelli hailed their Euro 2020 winners – and enjoyed a swipe at England – after Sunday’s Euro 2020 final shootout victory. The former centre-forward was happy for his country. “It’s joyful winning at Wembley against England,” Altobelli told RAI Sport. “Who always think they are the best, the greatest, the most talented,…
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Southgate takes blame for England’s shootout loss to Italy
Gareth Southgate took full responsibility for England’s failure from the penalty kicks spot as Italy secured Euro 2020 glory at Wembley on Sunday. Following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes, after Leonardo Bonucci had cancelled out Luke Shaw’s second-minute opener, it was a familiar spot-kick outcome for the Three Lions. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and…
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Conte highlights two major weaknesses in England XI
Former Italy coach Antonio Conte has spied two key weaknesses in England’s XI ahead of the final of Euro 2020. Conte also highlighted two areas in which he thinks England could be vulnerable on Sunday, however, with Gareth Southgate’s midfield and defence coming under scrutiny. “In the middle of the park they have two very…
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Dutch pundit slams England tactics: Terribly cowardly football
Former Nottingham Forest striker Pierre van Hoojdonk has slammed Gareth Southgate’s England after they reached the final of Euro 2020. Van Hoojdonk has branded Southgate’s style of play as “cowardly” after their semifinal defeat of Denmark. He told NOS: “England plays terribly cowardly football. “If this is it… Then it’s very scanty. If they win…
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Raheem Sterling penalty was scandalous – Liverpool legend
Liverpool legend Dietmar Hamann has slammed Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling for a “blatant dive” to win a penalty for England. The Three Lions made history on Wednesday night, with an own goal from Simon Kjaer and Harry Kane’s rebounded spot kick earning them a place in the Euro 2020 final. Kane’s goal came after…
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England players plan donating Euro 2020 title fee to health workers
England players will donate their prize money to the National Health Service (NHS) if they win the Euro 2020 title on Sunday, according to multiple local news reports. The reports on Friday said the team would receive around 9.6 million pounds (13.2 million dollars) for a victory against Italy in the decider. England players started…
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Euro 2020: Ref must explain England penalty – Denmark midfielder
Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was left frustrated with the manner of Denmark’s Euro 2020 semifinal defeat to England. The Danes lost 2-1 thanks to a controversial penalty in extra-time. Hojbjerg later said: “What is there to say after this round? Not much has been said. There has been a bit of a look at the…