‘It’s coming to Rome!’: Italy claims victory over England in EURO 2020 final

·

Italy have been crowned the champions of Europe after their nail-biting penalty shootout win over England at Wembley Stadium this morning.

It was a battle of the two football giants as England was looking to win their first major tournament since 1966, while Italy were keen to make amends for failing to qualify for the last World Cup.

England got off to a fantastic start with a corner goal from Luke Shaw just two minutes into the game.

England goal. Photo: Getty Images.

After that, it was touch and go for a while there with Italian fans in the crowd on tenterhooks until the 67′ minute when Italy headed for a corner.

A scramble from the corner saw Pickford make a blinding save from a Verratti header but it bounced off the post into the path of Bonucci, who made the goal from close range.

Italy makes a goal. Photo: AP.

At full time, the two teams were still deadlocked at 1-1 so the game went into extra time, with no team making a real impact.

Penalties were then called for with Italy coming out on top 3-2 to loud cheers from the crowd! ‘It’s coming to Rome!’ they screamed.

Scenes as Italy named champions. Photo: Twitter / UEFA EURO 2020.
Cretan Convention - Web Banner

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

From crisis to compassion: Timos Roussos and his family’s mercy mission in war-torn Cyprus

When Turkish troops landed on Cyprus on 20 July 1974, six-year-old Timos Roussos was sitting on the floor of his family’s home in Lemesos.

A granddaughter returns: Georgia Georgiou retraces her yiayia’s occupied village in Cyprus

When Georgia Georgiou handed over her Cypriot ID at the border checkpoint to cross into occupied northern Cyprus, she felt an ache.

‘You never get over it’: A childhood shattered by the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

On a warm July morning in 1974, 10-year-old Anastasia Di Loreto (née Karatzia) was jolted awake by the sound of bombs falling on Kyrenia.

Cyprus: The paradox of tolerance and impunity for Turkey

The lack of a unified, systematic and practical strategy on the part of Greece has led the Cyprus crisis into national disarray.

Lost homes and lingering hope: Greek-Cypriots reflect on Turkish invasion and its aftermath

From hidden stories to haunting memories, two Greek-Cypriot men share what it means to carry the burden of Cyprus’ past.

You May Also Like

Greece plans gradual relaxation of lockdown measures

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday restrictions on citizens’ movements would be lifted and more shops allowed to reopen from May 4

First-ever Synodal Divine Liturgy held in Sydney for Saint Makarios feast day

The memory of Saint Makarios the Great was honoured with great reverence at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Sydney.

Australian Hellenic Council on the Cyprus issue: Turkey’s Erdogan is no friend of Australia

The Australian Hellenic Council has issued a statement on the Cyprus issue, calling on the Federal Gvt. condemn Turkish provocations.