Giorgio Chiellini Archives ⋆ LSU

Jul132021 by JBNo Comments

Chiellini reveals he cursed Bukayo Saka before he missed the penalty in Euro 2020 final

EURO 2020

Giorgio Chiellini has claimed he put a curse on Bukayo Saka before the England star missed the decisive penalty that saw Italy win Euro 2020. Saka was left heartbroken after seeing his penalty saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma, ending their stellar campaign in a cruel fashion at Wembley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Italy central defender Chiellini has now revealed that he uttered the word 'Kiricocho' just as Saka stepped up to take the decisive spot-kick. Slow motion footage of the Italian stars during the moment Donnarumma clinched them the trophy shows Chiellini mouthing the word, before racing away to celebrate their triumph. 'Kiricocho' is a term that originates from South America, and is believed to mean 'curse you' or 'jinx' in English. It...

Feb52021 by JBNo Comments

I was a fool to reject Arsenal transfer – Giorgio Chiellini

Seria A, Premier League

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has revealed that he was approached by Arsenal when Arsene Wenger was in charge but turned them down – something he now regrets. The Italian defender, who has won nine Serie A titles with Juventus, was playing for Livorno when Arsene Wenger made a move to sign him around 20 years ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But such was his attachment to his boyhood club he turned down Arsenal’s advances, joining the long list of players Wenger nearly signed which includes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Just a year after Arsenal’s approach, Chiellini signed for Roma – who immediately loaned him back to Livorno – before he moved to Juventus in 2005, playing over 500 matches for the Old Lady. Despite Chiellini’s success i...

May222020 by JBNo Comments

Chiellini reveals he admires Luis Suarez for biting him at the 2014 World Cup

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Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has revealed that he admires Barcelona forward Luis Suarez for biting him during a heated clash between Uruguay and Italy at the 2014 World Cup. Suarez, who escaped punishment during the match, was later banned from football for four months plus nine internationals - but Chiellini said he held no grudge towards him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Malice is part of football, I wouldn't call it illegitimate. To get past a rival you have to be smart," the Juventus captain said in his new autobiography. "I admire his cunning. If he lost it, he'd become an ordinary forward." The game was goalless at the time of the incident but Uruguay snatched a late winner for a 1-0 win which took them through to the round of 16 at...

May162020 by JBNo Comments

Chiellini reveals Sergio Ramos knew he could break Mo Salah’s arm in CL final

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Juventus centre-back Giorgio Chiellini has described Sergio Ramos’ takedown of Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in the 2018 Champions League final as a “masterstroke”. Sergio Ramos grabbed Salah by the arm and took him to the ground in the first half of the clash in Kiev, causing the Egypt star to be substituted with a shoulder injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salah was in tears as he left the pitch and Zinedine Zidane’s side capitalised on the absence of the Egyptian, going on to win the final 3-1. Ramos pleaded innocence afterwards but Chiellini says the Spaniard knew what he was doing and said it’s an example of his “devilish wit”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “They say he's impulsive, not tactical at all, that...

May132020 by JBNo Comments

Chiellini apologises after claiming Balotelli ‘deserved a slap’

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Giorgio Chiellini has apologised to Mario Balotelli for criticising the forward in his autobiography, conceding that he "made a mistake." The Juventus defender slammed the striker in the upcoming book, claiming he “deserved a slap” for his attitude during Italy’s 2013 Confederations Cup season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And the Juve captain didn't stop there, also said that “Balotelli is a negative person with no respect for the team." Mario Balotelli did not allow it end there, he slammed the Italian on Instagram. Man Utd almost announced Ronaldinho transfer and shirt number, reveals Paul Scholes Conte tips Frank Lampard to become one of the best managers in the world “At least I have the sincerity and courage to say things face to face,...

May102020 by JBNo Comments

Balotelli hits back at Juve’s Chiellini for claiming he ‘deserved a slap’

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Mario Balotelli has hit back at Giorgio Chiellini after the Juventus defender recently claimed he 'deserved a slap' while on Confederations Cup duty with Italy. Chiellini has stirred controversy ahead of the release of his autobiography - with Balotelli in the firing line due to his antics playing for his country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chiellini pulled no punches when describing his feelings for a couple of his former team-mates, and shed light on Balotelli's behaviour at the Confederations Cup 2013. Italy finished with a third-place at the tournament, having lost to Spain in the semi-finals but won the third-place play-off against Uruguay. • Man Utd and Solskjaer made mistake selling Lukaku to Inter Milan • French players called to go o...

Mar82018 by JBNo Comments

Chiellini: It’s in Tottenham’s history to fail

UEFA, Premier League

Giorgio Chiellini believed history was on Juventus’ side against Tottenham, as they were able to come back to advance past Spurs in the last-16 of the Champions League after the 2-2 draw in the first-leg. Tottenham scored in the first half at Wembley Stadium through Heung-Min Son’s goal which gave them an advantage. Juventus, however, were able find the two goals they needed in the second half, with the Argentine duo of Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala finding the net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs came close late to equalising through Harry Kane header, but the Bianconeri qualified on the night with 4-3 win on aggregate. "Tottenham have a lot of great players - Kane, (Christian) Erisken, (Dele)Alli - but we knew they always give up a lot o...