
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.
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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.
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