Euro 2020 final: I cursed Saka before his penalty — Chellini
By Ayomikun Emmanuel GIORGIO CHIELLINI has confessed to putting a CURSE on Bukayo Saka - before the England youngster’s penalty miss handed the Euro 2020 crown to Italy. The Italy defender shouted the word just before the England teenager took his spot kick which was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma Italy star Giorgio Chiellini has admitted he put a "curse" on Bukayo Saka before the England teenager's decisive penalty miss in Sunday's Euro 2020 final. Saka saw his spot kick saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma, handing Italy the European title after the two teams drew 1-1 over 120 minutes. Just before Saka took the kick, Chiellini screamed "Kiricocho!" – a word that's been used by footballers for decades to impart bad luck on the opposition. The Three Lions’ heroic campaign ended in heartbreak at Wembley on Sunday as the Azzurri won 3-2 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw. Arsenal frontman Saka, 19, saw keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma save his spot-kick to clinch ...