Playing on penalties is the worst feeling in the world

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The final of the European Football Championship became the prey of the Italians at Wembley in London on Sunday night. In a dramatic duel, the new champion had to be decided by a penalty shootout, in which the Italians defeated the home English 3: 2.

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In regular time, even after extra time, the match ended 1: 1. In the fifth series of penalty kicks, the Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma launched the attempt of the English young man Bukaya Saku and sealed the title for his team. Two other English substitutes, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, also failed from the white point before that.

Read the reactions of coaches and players from Italy and England:

Roberto Mancini, coach of Italy: “A quick goal caused us problems. But then we started to dominate. My players played fantastically, they were amazing. The title is significant for our entire country. ”

Gareth Southgate, England coach: “I am really disappointed to lose. We missed the last step. We win and we play together as a team. We trained the elevens, but they are lotteries. Sending Saku for the fifth penalty was my decision. ”

Gianluigi Donnarumma, goalkeeper of Italy and the best player of the tournament: “We have a beautiful dream come true. I don’t even know what to say. We have made history. We have a great team of players, yet few people trusted us before the championship. ”

Leonardo Bonucci, defender and author of the Italian goal: “It’s unbelievable that we really did it when I remember how we started the match. We must also thank the coach, this trophy belongs to all Italians. ”

Harry Kane, Captain of England: “The boys handed over everything on the playground. Playing on penalties is the worst feeling in the world. Otherwise, it was a fantastic tournament, we can be proud of ourselves. It hurts now and it will hurt for a long time to come. ”

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