Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus has insisted that England and their fans “deserve the trauma” of their penalty shootout defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Gareth Southgate’s men took the lead against Italy at Wembley on Sunday through Luke Shaw’s opener inside the first two minutes. However, Roberto Mancini’s impressive Italy side bounced back in the second half after … Read more
Lionel Messi’s reported rivals for this year’s Ballon d’Or include Chelsea and Italy hero Jorginho as well as N’Golo Kante. Messi won his first trophy for Argentina as his side beat Brazil to win the Copa America. He also won player of the tournament, scoring and creating more goals than anyone. Image: PA A … Read more
England should move on from Gareth Southgate and “persuade” Arsene Wenger to take over as Three Lions manager, according to Richard Keys. Southgate led England to their first major international final since the Three Lions’ iconic 1966 World Cup triumph. However, the England manager’s dreams of lifting silverware were crushed after Italy beat the Three Lions on penalties in the Euro … Read more
Jose Mourinho has claimed that Kyle Walker was an “absolute animal” for England after naming him his Player of the Tournament at Euro 2020. Walker, 31, was in stunning form for England at this summer’s Euros as the Three Lions reached their first major international final since the 1966 World Cup. The Manchester City right-back only missed one … Read more
An England fan has demanded in a petition that UEFA rematch the Euro 2020 final after Giorgio Chiellini’s shocking challenge on Bukayo Saka. Gareth Southgate’s men were defeated by Italy during a nail-biting penalty shootout at Wembley on Sunday. Luke Shaw fired England into the lead in the opening two minutes, but Leonardo Bonucci pulled back a second-half equaliser for … Read more
Italy vice-captain Leonardo Bonucci continued to torment devastated England fans by telling them to “eat more pasta” during his side’s triumphant lap of honour. Roberto Mancini’s men extended their current unbeaten run to 34 matches after Italy defeated England on penalties in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday. Bonucci, who forged a formidable partnership with Giorgio Chiellini for Italy, mocked … Read more
England players have been blasted by fans on social media for immediately removing their runners-up medals after Italy’s Euro 2020 triumph. The Three Lions’ long wait for major silverware was dashed on Sunday as Roberto Mancini’s in-form Italy side mounted a successful comeback at Wembley. England star Luke Shaw stunned Italy in the opening two minutes after firing … Read more
Brazil legend Rivaldo has admitted that he finds it “tough to compare players” after fans likened Luke Shaw to Roberto Carlos at Euro 2020 this summer. Shaw, 25, has been in impressive form for England and arguably the best left-back at the competition. The Manchester United left-back was on the bench for England’s opening Euro 2020 win over Croatia at … Read more
Roberto Mancini is expected to field the same Italy XI that started in their semi-final win over Spain for the Euro 2020 final against England, according to reports. Italy have impressed at this summer’s Euros and have remained undefeated en route to the final at Wembley. Mancini’s men topped Group A ahead of Wales before defeating Austria … Read more