EURO 2020
Chiellini reveals he cursed Bukayo Saka before he missed the penalty in Euro 2020 final
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. But Italy central defender Chiellini has now revealed that he uttered the word […]
England players ‘shocked’ by Gareth Southgate decision in Italy defeat
Some England players were shocked by Gareth Southgate’s decision to put Bukayo Saka in the first five penalty takers against Italy in the Euro 2020 final, according to reports. The 19-year-old’s penalty was saved by Donnarumma to hand Italy the win with some fans and pundits feeling more experienced players should have been taking a […]
Rashford speaks out on penalty miss & racist abuse after England’s Euro 2020 defeat
Marcus Rashford has vowed to come back stronger after missing his penalty in England’s Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy, also thanking the fans for their support. The Manchester United star was subbed on deep into extra-time to take a spot-kick, but he dragged his shot against the outside of the post. Sancho and Bukayo Saka […]
Furious Jack Grealish responds to Roy Keane penalty criticism
Jack Grealish has hit back at Roy Keane after he accused the England midfielder of not wanting to take a penalty during the Euro 2020 final shootout. The Aston Villa star had been used sparingly by Southgate before the tournament, but was eligible to take a spot kick having been introduced as a substitute at Wembley against Italy. […]
England players remove runners-up medals after Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy
The majority of England’s players took off their runners-up medals after the defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. The two sides could not be separated after 90 minutes or in extra time, and it needed penalty shootout to decide the winner of Euro 2020. And misses from Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka secured Italy’s win at […]
Lampard criticises Rashford’s penalty style after Euro 2020 defeat
Frank Lampard believes Marcus Rashford made it hard for himself with his penalty technique in England’s defeat to Italy in the Euros final. England got off to a good start at Wembley with Luke Shaw’s early opener but Italy forced extra time and penalties with Bonucci’s equaliser in the second half of the game. Rashford was the first […]
‘It’s coming to Rome!’ – Bonucci trolls England after Italy win Euro 2020
Leonardo Bonucci couldn’t resist poking fun at England after Italy’s penalty shootout victory over Italy to win Euro 2020 as he screamed ‘it’s coming to Rome!’ into a nearby TV camera. Luke Shaw got England off to a good start at Wembley with the fastest ever goal at the Euros inside two minutes but it […]
Lampard praises ‘clever’ Gareth Southgate decision in England vs Italy clash
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard praised Gareth Southgate’s ‘clever’ decision to change to a five-man defence for Sunday’s Euro 2020 final against Italy. The England manager has tweaked his tactics depending on the opposition throughout the Euros. England last used the formation during their 2-0 victory over Germany at the last 16 stage. Reacting to the change in tactics, […]
John Stones names England star who deserves top Euro 2020 award
John Stones believes Manchester City and England teammate Raheem Sterling could win the player of the tournament award at Euro 2020. Sterling has been in good form all summer and key for Gareth Southgate’s side as England made it to their first major final in 55 years. The 26-year-old scored the winner in two Group D […]
Mourinho criticises Southgate over Grealish substitution for England
Jose Mourinho says Gareth Southgate had no reason to substitute Jack Grealish during England’s Euro 2020 2-1 win over Denmark. Aston Villa’s playmaker started the game on the bench but was brought on in the 69th minute with the score still level at 1-1. Harry Kane put England in front in the first half of extra time and minutes […]