The Euro Cup came a year late due to the Pandemic. It’s never too late for Italy which wins its first European championship in 53 years beating England on penalty kicks at a packed house in Wembley Stadium, London
The Guardian 7.11.2021
RESULT: Italy 1-1 England ( Italy wins 3-2 on penalty kicks)
As Donnarumma disappears under a pile of azzurri shirts, Saka dissolves into tears. Italy are champions of Europe again, for the first time since 1968! Congratulations to Italy, commiserations to England. England’s wait goes on; no trophy for their remarkable young squad, but they remain heroes all.
PENALTIES: Italy 3-2 England. Saka goes right. Donnarumma reads his intention, and parries. Italy are the champions of Europe!
Rome was in delirium in the wake of Italy’s dramatic victory
Many England fans had never seen their team lift a major trophy. Many, now, still haven’t.…Jane Stockdale The New York Times
Leonardo Bonucci bundled in Italy’s tying goal in the 67th minute. photo – Facundo Arrizabalaga
Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy collects the ball ahead of Harry Maguire of England Photograph: Marc Aspland/EURO 2020 Newpapers Pool“È NOSTRA!” – it’s ours! The Italian media celebrate the Azzurri’s triumphTeam Italy piles on after winning the Euro Cup
England manager Gareth Southgate consoles Bukayo Saka. Photograph: Andy Rain/ReutersRoberto Mancini and Italy, champions of Europe after beating England on its own ground.Credit…Claudio Villa/Getty ImagesA dejected England fan in Trafalgar Square Photograph: Henry Nicholls/ReutersEngland fan can’t stand to watchLocal fan celebrates
Top Photo – Players of Italy celebrate after winning the final. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/EPA
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