CGTN Sports Talk: Bold Mancini beats conservative Southgate

CGTN Sports Talk EP82 Euro 2020 is over.mp3

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Italy defeated England in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA European Championship title after falling behind early. Judging by the performance of Gli Azzurri (the Blues), they are one of the most legit candidates to claim the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

On England's side, wasting the 1-0 lead from 1:57 was heartbreaking and so were some of manager Gareth Southgate's decisions. Nonetheless, England showed they have what it takes to compete for one of the top honors in the football world. All the "Three Lions" need is another chance on a similar stage.

Players and manager Roberto Mancini (C) of Italy celebrate with the Henri Delaunay Trophy following the team's victory over England in the UEFA European Championship Final at Wembley Stadium in London, England, July 11, 2021. /CFP

Luke Shaw (R) of England celebrates after scoring a goal in the UEFA European Championship Final against Italy at Wembley Stadium, July 11, 2021. /CFP

Host: Li Xiang

Guest: Josh McNally

Cover designer: Feng Yuan

Chief editor: Chen Ran

Supervisor: Zhang Shilei