Euro 2020: England Lose to Italy on Penalty Shootouts
England's Long Losing Streak Continues
In a heart-wrenching moment for fans around the globe, England's bid to end their 55-year wait for a major trophy came to an end in the familiar agony of defeat on penalty shootouts. Italy emerged victorious in the Euro 2020 final, claiming the title with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory.
Penalty Shootout Heroics
The match was a tense, back-and-forth affair, with Italy taking the lead through Federico Chiesa before Luke Shaw equalized for England. Both teams were unable to score in extra time, leaving the fate of the match to be decided by a penalty shootout.
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho & Bukayo Saka Miss Penalties
The penalty shootout started with both teams converting their first two kicks. However, England's hopes took a blow when Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho missed their penalties. Bukayo Saka's penalty was then saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma, handing Italy the victory.
Southgate's Agony
England manager Gareth Southgate, who had suffered a similar penalty shootout defeat in the semifinals of the 2020 UEFA European Championship, was left devastated by the loss. He expressed his pride in his team's performance but acknowledged the bitter disappointment of defeat.
Heartbreak for the Nation
The defeat has sent shockwaves through England, rekindling memories of past penalty shootout failures. Fans and pundits alike have expressed their sympathy for the team but have also called for introspection and changes to avoid a repeat of such heartbreak in the future.
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