Tag: Italy
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Euro 2020’s best player, Donnarumma Joins PSG
Paris Saint-Germain said on Wednesday that they had completed the signing of Italy’s Euro 2020 goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old, who saved two penalties in the Euro final and was named player of the tournament, heads to France on a free transfer from AC Milan. Donnarumma will be in competition with…
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Can I win the Ballon d’Or? – Jorginho
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho won’t rule himself out of the running for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Jorginho has finished the season a Euro 2020 winner with Italy and a Champions League winner with Chelsea. He told Sportmediaset: “Of course, we all live in dreams. However, if we talk about skills on the field, then I understand…
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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: Fate owed me something – Roberto Mancini
Italy coach Roberto Mancini says “fate” owed him last night’s Euro 2020 triumph. Italy are European champions after defeating England in the final at Wembley on penalties. Mancini was in tears after the shootout and declared, “It’s the emotion that comes after doing something incredible. In the joy of the guys, the audience, of what…
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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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BREAKING: Italy defeat England at Wembley to lift Euro 2020 trophy
England’s bid to end their 55-year wait for a major trophy ended in the familiar agony of defeat in a penalty shootout as Italy claimed the Euro 2020 crown at Wembley. On a night of anticipation, tension and ultimate heartbreak in a feverish atmosphere, England looked on course for their most joyous day since 30…
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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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England reach first Euros final, to battle Italy at Wembley
England battled back from a goal down to beat Denmark after extra time on a truly memorable night at Wembley and reach a first major men’s tournament final since 1966. Captain Harry Kane’s 105th minute goal, after Kasper Schmeichel had saved his penalty, secured the Three Lions a place in the Euro 2020 final against…