Is Giorgio Chiellini the best defender of this generation? | Extra Time | ESPN FC

[@thegrindpodcastwithdanielr3781]

I love how the Italians celebrate every tackle, they played this entire tournament with such a passionate and positive mentality. Mancini has built a great team.

[@C100-n2b]

Italian fans per usual hyping everything their national team does arrogantly. Hopefully we see this frauds finish bottom of the group and let the champions curse make its toll…….

[@thegrindpodcastwithdanielr3781]

@@C100-n2b I'm not Italian lmao, but football can go home while the trophies go elsewhere

[@ultimateufc1348]

@@C100-n2b Except they did noticeably celebrate whenever a save or crucial tackle was taken; almost as though they scored a goal themselves. The squad was belting out their anthem, played with absurd tenacity and strategically outplayed every team they faced in the tournament. Not a fan, but they fully deserved this. Let the champions bask in their glory.

[@Sofakingyournan]

I predicted Italy to win before the tournament even started 😎😎

[@johnd3124]

another thing I noticed is every single time a team mate makes a mistake.. another Italian player would shake their hand or highfive and say it's okay. I noticed this a lot, this comraderie is why they won.

[@leobrowne6703]

Chilleni and Bonnuci are the last remaining pure breed hardworking defenders

[@natural6926]

@@C100-n2b Stop attention seeking.

[@hystericalnigga12345]

Sergio Ramos

[@csokopsglazersout7447]

Sergio Ramos and I'm not taking no for an answer

[@ph3713]

@@hystericalnigga12345 😂😂😂 stop joking

[@AlCasa52]

@@csokopsglazersout7447 no

[@sagarranjan4585]

He is a survivor. He survived the shark attack from Suarez😂🔥

[@RDanJr]

Lol lol lol lol lol lol 😂

[@C100-n2b]

2021 and people still make jokes about this dusted situation. Pathetic…….

[@dinar12351]

@Riquelme Carlos nope Suarez is also strong as well

[@christianopulinaldo8319]

@@dinar12351 so strong that the slighest touch would make him go down...

[@looocooo1470]

@@C100-n2b i know

[@imanueldukovny]

Sterling was diving the whole time, wanting a penalty, but when it came up to take one… he was a no-show 😂

[@sebastianwilson8899]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@role6159]

He is just disgusting... I mean, you fall down as soon as you get the ball and someone comes close to you!!?? Really?? If l was reff I've award him 2 yellows very fast..

[@sebastianwilson8899]

Exactly, his reputation preceded him this time around. The ref was not having it....

[@Sofakingyournan]

Atleast he kept his silver medal and didn't yeet it away from his head. It was no surprise to see the inexperienced and naive members of the england squad were the ones to remove their silver medal.

[@princegroove]

Sterling is grossly overrated! 🤣😂😭

[@apoocumber4164]

Chiellini is an absolute legend and the fact that he’s smiling enjoying his last bit of his career brings tears to my eyes. But let’s not forget bonucci. Bonucci is absolute world class too. Typically chiellini is thought of as the kind and bonucci is tough. I love them

[@falsemanager654]

Bonnici is racist

[@enzosteiger8054]

False manager show your sources please, I'm not saying you are wrong but just wonderkng

[@strangedragon9018]

@@falsemanager654 cry baby cry btw ur mom and euros is coming to rome 🤣🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@MrGrido0]

@@falsemanager654 says the guy who boos national anthems and burns flags lol IT CAME ROME 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@falsemanager654]

@@MrGrido0 I've never done that but you have supported a racist.... well done

[@juans8356]

He's also the best troll Italy has ever Captain. Playing mind games with Jordi Alba and walking around the England squad when they were discussing penalties. Brilliant player.

[@pashapasovski5860]

For thing that came to mind

[@Sofakingyournan]

Here is a paragraph to explain why Geoffrey Kondogbia is the greatest midfielder of all time At his time in Valencia,he formed an incredible partnership with Parejo that reached the champions league quarter finals,which was the backbone of the team. Unfortunately the Peter Lim car crash happened,it was an absolute disaster on a financial standpoint,they needed to sell their best players like Kondogbia,Torres,Parejo and more. Kondogbia joined Atletico Madrid following the departure of Thomas Partey to Arsenal.Kondogbia immediately came in the team and performed at a high level always giving his all whenever he got the chance, providing a important part in an Atletico Madrid team that won la Liga.The goat 🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@dangallego8807]

@@Sofakingyournan great banter gave me a good laugh

[@hungry6646]

Cry🇮🇹🏆🤡

[@davidbarrock3209]

@Divenaldo Penaldo 🤣

[@yonisgure7348]

Wild fact: Chiellini tore his ACL two years ago at the age of 35 🤯🤯🤯

[@ragazzoitaliano1982]

The man Is a machine . Technique of a dishwasher though 😄

[@C100-n2b]

Wild fact- Turkey, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, and England all had dead forwards when Chiellini played them. Admit he’s a finished defender no better than Demiral, and please carry on…….

[@simpman4]

@@C100-n2b cry harder

[@jppennypincher9051]

He’s reupping with Juve this year too

[@vex_13]

@@C100-n2b 😂because chiellini just killed them and put in his pocket.

[@jatin2616]

"Chiellini brought the best out of me." - Zlatan Ibrahimovic And Zlatan has faced Maldini,Nesta,Costacurta,Canavaro,Thuram,Zanetti,Cafu,Materazzi, Samuel,Lucio AMONG OTHERS.

[@DreamFamilyHouse93]

fake quote

[@jatin2616]

@@DreamFamilyHouse93 Check before you type.

[@DreamFamilyHouse93]

@@jatin2616 i did. You check and post the source

[@C100-n2b]

Zlatan merely said that for publicity to hype his friend Chiellini. He’s no better than Radu Dragusin in reality…..

[@DreamFamilyHouse93]

@@C100-n2b he didnt even say that. It was probably from a fake quote saying zlatan said it and he believed it

[@sabyasachibandyopadhyay8558]

I just love how much passion the Italians play their football with.

[@jaiess540]

He's up there. 36yo and did you see him chase down three players late in the 2nd half extra time to win the ball back?

[@timfilipiuk9612]

@@C100-n2b it’s in rome. Shut it

[@martingoatwaite7324]

@@C100-n2b he’s clear of England

[@C100-n2b]

@@martingoatwaite7324 I agree with that cause I’m and England hater you knob 🤣

[@Sofakingyournan]

@@C100-n2b It's coming Rome,It's coming Rome,It's coming.Football's coming Rome

[@El-ok3pv]

@Bcfc 1875 cry

[@olimphus26]

of this generation? bruh hes been solid for 21 years

[@oldskoolmusicnostalgia]

I remember the first time I saw Chiellini play, it was a CL game between Juventus and Bayern in 2005. He came on as a sub and, within minutes, won the ball back from Ballack (one of the world's best at the time) with a hard but legit challenge. I sensed immediately that he could become Italy's next star defender. It took longer than I expected but it happened eventually.

[@jamaljames1598]

He's not only the best defender of his generation, he's also the best of yours.

[@patriziaberzioli904]

@@jamaljames1598 of yours? Maldini Nesta and baresi are the best ever

[@vinlondon8904]

@@patriziaberzioli904 and scirea . Actually scirea could be considered the best since he never got a yellow card.

[@SWard-oe8oj]

@@vinlondon8904 yellow cards are a part of being a defender, getting no yellow's is not the biggest achievement

[@macbethobimpeh3289]

Chiellini should be in mortal kombat for that ultimate get over here he pulled on Saka 😂😂😂

[@C100-n2b]

Imagine needing to pull someone’s shirt to keep up wit them and still be called one of the best defenders of the generation. Makes you seriously question humanity…..

[@hachirachi1649]

Yea imagine a 37 year old that played 100mins can catch a 19 year old that was just put in , beyond 200iq from chiellini stay salty

[@lol-ly4su]

@@C100-n2b imagine supporting a team that won no silverware since 1967 😂

[@giovanninoblu4111]

@@lol-ly4su uuuuu roasted I love it

[@gusthebus7539]

@@C100-n2b that was a smart move.. experience and world class player. Someone else would’ve let him go, and maybe lost the game because of it.

[@neymarthegoldenboy4560]

Italy’s greatest strength is that they don’t have doubts. No matter which player from the whole squad comes in they are just so sure about what they are doing that they don’t get weaker and nobody can dampen their spirit and belief.

[@danielkiersnowski8609]

10000% literally the definition of “next man up”

[@aldren707]

Great work Manchini has done...

[@fitflik4784]

But...but... England has the “deeper bench” as the commentators like to say!

[@ulical]

Yeah, sure, they don't have any doubts. I remember how well that worked for them when they qualified for the 2018 World Cup.

[@tommyc12159]

@@ulical F off, he made a good point. Sorry to remind you but this is a different team.. three years later, they learned from the past

[@akilmanwaring7767]

Cannavaro was a monster in 2006

[@Sofakingyournan]

The fact that he won a balon dor as a defender speaks volumes of his class

[@urbanwarrior3470]

He was a monster at Euro 2000

[@Dante12466]

@M C Zidane? Please. Cannavaro didn’t deserve it, Pirlo or Buffon should have won it in that year

[@trevordias7]

@@Dante12466 cannavaro did deserved it... He's performance was maestro

[@JohnnyLodge2]

@@Dante12466 pirlo wasn't better than Totti. Cannavaro put on an absolute master class

[@luchoc602]

Italy wins and ESPN still can’t stop talking about England 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nathangraegin1850]

Bro exactly! It’s disgusting. Italy won and they have nothing to talk about for Italy. Maybe give them 10 min and then give England 4 days of making excuses and what not

[@sambitbaliarsingh5494]

Yes bro.

[@ultrakoichi]

Espn was originally English British media and the pundits on here all played in premier league and main presenter is English so obviously they will talk about England.

[@givenfirstnamefamilyfirstn3935]

The loudmouthed drunken slob in the room did make all the fuss!

[@Gigika313]

Or Argentina..ESPN sucks more than fox sports

[@subscribe0161]

Well done Italy, love from Scotland

[@johnlundy536]

Yes justice has been served

[@fabiorossi3205]

No problem trophy is back to home! Because trophy for back home you need win 1 time. Forza Italia!!

[@mosestsarai8565]

Chiellini is my player of the tournament! The dude played with a smile on his face all the time.....He was truly enjoying his moment!!

[@hakeenbeatz2818]

Chiellini is the best tackler, interceptor, positioner, game reader. He's a Soldier at war in defense. Best at that craft. Ramos on the other hand is a more technical player, he can pass, dribble, score etc. Chiellini is a old school type of defender, Ramos is a Modern CB. Both are the best for the past 15 years.

[@Vasco_1290]

You summed it up well 👍

[@lennon1482]

best at dragging a player back by his collar dirty cheet

[@geo-gaming_8833]

Solid analysis

[@C100-n2b]

And one thing both have in common? They’re dusted defenders hyped by Madrid and juventus fans. Absolutely nothing special, any achievement they’ve won is because of their side’s corruption……..

[@Blankilo]

Fair assessment

[@ACONITE1000]

It was almost minute 120 and a 36year old Chiellini was doing over lapping runs in that left wing. How could anyone not love that sort of commitment and passion? He is amazing. ❤️

[@AlCasa52]

Where are the England fans that laughed at chellini praise. Replied by saying get ready for a Sterling masterclass to expose chiellini. Calling him a joke. That stones and maguire are much better than bonucci and chiellini. Where they at?

[@C100-n2b]

They weren’t lying about stones being clear, but they were idiotic to think Sterling and Kane in an England shirt could cause problem for any defender……..

[@hungry6646]

They crying... They thought pace could out do Bonnuci and chellini haha

[@Vdubporty]

@@hungry6646 well we all have seen pace beat him so saying that is pointless but it didn’t work with England facts is playing with 5 defenders and 2 cdm let Italy have full control and then no creativity when England got it cause the cdm are not creative they are good at defending

[@elvispresley5363]

@@C100-n2b 6/7 games at home, this was an itinerary european championship except for you. A final at home, 60.000 English people and 6.000 Italians. You have burnt our flag and stepped on It, you've whistled every single opponents' anthem. You were convinced that it was "coming home" even before the tournament started (did It ever come home?). You've played easy games except the one against Germany. You lost the final tragically against a team that historically is 10 sizes larger than England. You're brave saying Italy has overrated players.

[@VeteranHedonist]

You want some....? I'll give it ya!!

[@MrSquaky]

this is the one big trophy that showcases chiellini's legacy

[@ulical]

This is the only big trophy that Chiellini has. He has zero ECLs and zero WCs.

[@andreotshudi]

@DDeglane16 exactly some none like zlatan but we still appreciate them

[@Unhingedanduninformed]

@@ulical i mean if league titles mean nothing than you’re right

[@alexandermarcucci6700]

@@ulical Chiellini is a big time player & he's won a lot 9 Serie A titles & 5 Coppa Italia that's amazing! He was unfortunate to lose 2 Champions League finals but this Euro win is definitely the cheery on the cake in what has been a Great Career.

[@s3ow]

Bonucci + Chiellini are the best - coming from Inter Fan.

[@FrankGordonA]

Bastoni a monster in his own right. Italy will be in good hands when he's given the reigns.

[@mikereizz]

If you want Italy to win trophies you have to rely on Juventus players, its no brainer

[@tomaxazUl2000]

chiellini bonucci vs vs maldini baresi vs cannavaro materazzi vs nesta costacurta vs scirea vierchwood, italy has best defender of history

[@tomaxazUl2000]

@@FrankGordonA bastoni calabria califiori pirola , bastoni , zaniolo donnarumma tonali kean raspadori,barella,rovella, locatelli,chiesa, and more, italy has brillant future and probably can will win wc his decade

[@teedepefanio4974]

@@mikereizz lol... Milan and Juve, traditionally....

[@tomislavgeorgiev5341]

We saved the world from torture. But what you guys pulled off.... Pure magic. Rigged competition and you still got on top. GRAZIE ITALIA!!!! Much love from Croatia!!

[@siiir1322]

I mean the fact that he isnt even from this Generation is crazy 😂

[@znatureviews4976]

Italy anthem:equality, justice, culture brotherhood and other nice stuff Brit anthem: mAh qUeEn Iz Da Best

[@C100-n2b]

He was always carried by Buffon. Terrible defender, sloppy error merchant and championship quality……

[@iv9449]

He is, Messi - Ronaldo and Chiellini peaked aged 26-28 in 2012 . Theyve Been doing it for 15 years

[@arca21rs]

@@C100-n2b tell me you dont watch football without telling me you dont watch football

[@arca21rs]

@@C100-n2b brexit merchants

[@MrMbutube]

Chiellini ate age 36 running like he's in his twenties!!

[@NYCfrankie]

This tournament also showed serie a is on the rebound I personally love the premier league but I also really love serie a and the league is better than the credit it gets

[@olliered9924]

Its hard for serie a to compete with prem due to the money all the premier league teams get. inter have to sell their best players to generate money like hakimi to psg there is some good managers in serie a though.

[@trevordias7]

@@olliered9924 agreed.. But yes this win would have a massive impact on series a

[@vitodigregorio5367]

@@olliered9924 just goes to show that even with the decline of serie A over the years and the foreign players domination of their clubs , italian soccer still can come up with enough domestic talent to win the second most prestigious championship in world soccer. ( of course italy still produces the best coaches).

[@shisirthapa2760]

When chiellini pulled the shirt of saka at last minute to stop attack just showed his experience if you watched the live game

[@aidenives-day2259]

no it just showed he was a dirty player

[@gilbertcolacicco1655]

@@aidenives-day2259 still trolling, or still bitter???

[@aidenives-day2259]

@@gilbertcolacicco1655 Maybe I should of worded my comment better, him and italy were dirty in that game, but he's definitely a good player, just that definitely deserved a red card

[@gilbertcolacicco1655]

@@aidenives-day2259 dirty is a bit of a stretch. Italy doesn't play dirty. They'll do what ever to win, but they don't intend to injure players players.....

[@aidenives-day2259]

@@gilbertcolacicco1655 im not saying they intended to but they were extremely rough that game and the ref did basically nothing about it

[@Incog2k6]

One thing will always ring true: Italians will always have some of the best defenders in the world.

[@giancarlocapogrosso]

Maldini, Baresi, Costacurta, Trappatoni, Nesta, Cannavaro, Scirea, Facchetti, zambrotta, gentile... Just to name a few🤣 Italy has produced many of the finest players in the history of the sport, from Meazza and Riva at the front, all the way to Zoff and Buffon at the back and everyone in between!

[@Animik.Rahman.9]

And yet John Terry is better than all of them.

[@lucacontini4073]

@@Animik.Rahman.9 ahahahahahhahahaha John Terry better? Have you ever seen Nesta and Maldini playing?

[@ciaronsmith4995]

@@lucacontini4073 Nesta, Costacurta, Maldini, Cannavaro, would destroy Terry (who was still good).

[@ciaronsmith4995]

@@Animik.Rahman.9 Terry was better than Chiellini maybe. But both are nothing compared to someone like Alessandro Nesta.

[@bravehats]

I am getting worried for Harry Kane. Man can't win a single trophy.

[@Yong_Goh]

he can replicate his idol Lineker in that aspect :D

[@zorashki]

He should go to City asap. if he wants to save his career at least with couple trophies.

[@tylerdurden6060]

He is just an overrated pengland player. Should not be even in the top 5 best strikers currently. Serial bottler and choker.

[@Bigmosbigmos]

Don’t you worry, he has a great shot in Olympics. Gold medal for diving.

[@C100-n2b]

He seriously needs to stop playing for Tottenham at this point. I’m convinced Rotherham will have more conviction to win than Spurs……

[@Loki-jm9qi]

ITALY faced amazing teams to reach this and they truly deserve it!!

[@77yelsew]

It breaks my heart to loose AGAIN but i must congratulate my Italian brothers for they're performance. I love the passion you show and would of supported you against any other team in the tournament. WELL DONE ITALY x

[@TheKingsOfChaos77]

Same goes for england this time you were defending out attacks Quite ironical but still a good game

[@lucaantonelli1511]

You, sir, are a gentleman

[@gr637]

Grazie! You’re a gentleman and a good sport

[@sr5723]

WE CAME, WE SAW , WE CONQUERED. THE SPOILS OF WAR COME BACK TO ROME.

[@PaulReinhard]

God was with Italy. I said that at the beginning of the Spain game.

[@sheriffofnottingham4503]

@@PaulReinhard as the Italian anthem says: victory is a slave of Rome

[@Dodgerblue-md3wv]

When Chiellini pulled Saka “where you going kid?” Lol

[@akhilvasudevan3989]

Can't believe Chiellini is almost double Saka's age

[@FlutterbyScratchcards]

Dirty should know better

[@LizziesLukas]

@@akhilvasudevan3989 had England played Jude Bellingham

[@ttangerine485]

@@FlutterbyScratchcards tactical

[@aidenives-day2259]

@@ttangerine485 dirty

[@siiir1322]

When it comes to raw defending, chiellini is levels clear of ramos. When it comes to success and impact, i guess you cant argue against ramos trophies

[@C100-n2b]

Chiellini may be a better defender than Ramos….. but he is still not a top 1,000 defender of this generation……

[@christianopulinaldo8319]

@@C100-n2b what?

[@tyrese5089]

@@christianopulinaldo8319 he’s an English fan, ignore him.

[@knuckleball]

@@C100-n2b are you high?

[@FarmerJob33]

@@tyrese5089 Typical of english fans

[@joechiappe2274]

“If you can call a defender a superstar?” This has to be the most idiotic thing I’ve heard from a sports broadcaster. Defense wins trophies! We’ve seen it time and time again. Of course there are superstar defenders. What a disgraceful thing to say! Go back to watching college football where defense doesn’t matter! This is real football where defense makes all the difference!

[@Sofakingyournan]

Is your profile pic from Shaun the sheep? Good memories indeed......

[@dobby0960]

He was just saying that the term superstar is rarely used for defenders. He was giving props to both leo and giorgio

[@Sofakingyournan]

@@dobby0960 Exactly,the term "Superstar" is normally used for players that get the most attention and praise, usually offensive players.

[@C100-n2b]

Defense wins trophies, but so does luck and fortune partially. And that’s where this little talented Italian squad comes in…….

[@mitochondriagang5160]

There will be no college football slander😡😡

[@luxxgaming9694]

As an Italian fan , I was going to give so much praise to England if they won...but since Italy won I haven’t seen one English supporter say anything of class towards the game or our team. They’ve shown very little class and for that I’m now thankful we won even more. Shoutout to Spain and Belgium tho 💯

[@thenotoriousnephi4308]

Belgium? The same Belgium that insulted and threw stuff at spinazzola? Yeah nah but shout-out to spain still

[@epsilonbeta4877]

Also Austria deserve applauses

[@MoThemby]

Agreed. Spain definitely deserves a shout out. what a game that was!

[@aidenives-day2259]

I'm an English fan and I think your team was great last night apart from a few questionable choices from the ref like it should of been a red card for pulling saka and given a pen to sterling and im not entirely sure who did it but one player from italy smashed into an english player so hard he went flying and the ref did nothing even though Italy had the ball.

[@aidenives-day2259]

@@michaelc2472 well if you litterally strangle the player to the ground in a goal scoring opportunity thats a red card buddy.

[@znatureviews4976]

Italy anthem:equality, justice, culture brotherhood and other nice stuff Brit anthem: mAh qUeEn Iz Da Best

[@C100-n2b]

Italy are no humbler than England. Stop believing the evil media about everything and actually learn your facts…….

[@marcomonteleone2663]

@@C100-n2b what he said isn't really wrong tho

[@ahmedzakikhan7639]

@@C100-n2b As a neutral, we hate England for the fans and the media. Its coming to Rome!!

[@lennon1482]

all the racist fans in italy monkey chants etc, we don't have that in england

[@lennon1482]

@@ahmedzakikhan7639 italians are just racists

[@Amerigo_Vespucci]

Donnarumma saved. It's funny how he says Pickford saved and Saka missed

[@Undivided-X]

Because sadly the world still revolves around England, they're the heroes or villains, and everyone else is a side act, an NPC.

[@bon1982]

@@Undivided-X So well put!!

[@OMalacarn]

@@Undivided-X Is not the world, is the Anglophone media. Check all Europe, Sud America, even Asia and Africa and Oceania, they all talk about how good Italy was and not spend much words about England. Is the media bro!

[@LordoftheDuat78]

Chiellini was basically playing in midfield when Italy had the ball, he was so high up the pitch on that left side of defense, probably because Emerson is not a great defender (by Italian standards, he is a Brazilian Oriundi of course). Got caught out by Saka, which has led to a thousand memes.

[@cozyeagle9734]

not one of the best, but THE BEST! FACTS! always calm, smiling and humble. italy won because they didnt celebrate the victory in advance!

[@Zazzaro703]

He’s no Cannavaro but he’s certainly up there for his generation 🙂

[@vex_13]

Cannavaro is previous generation.

[@Zazzaro703]

@@vex_13 I know, that’s why I said he’s up there for HIS generation. My point still stands that he is no Cannavaro.

[@oldskoolmusicnostalgia]

Zazzaro, Cannavaro was 37 (Chiellini's current age) when he played his last season for Juventus and last tournament for Italy... and he was a complete disaster. And he was a player who remained good well into his 30s. Even then Chiellini edges him out for longevity.

[@AlexandriaTheSecond]

@@oldskoolmusicnostalgia yeah, but prime Cannavaro was uncomparable to Chiellini. He was a different breed 🐐

[@whitewolf3166]

cannavaro didn't have longevity maldini baredi were better than him maldini played till 40

[@shxunicas]

Chiellini and Bonucci are so good they even know how to make fouls and trick the ref, brilliant

[@gr637]

Sterling instead didn’t manage to trick the ref. 😂

[@piggy8761]

Its in their blood to defend with passion and efficiency catenaccio Always a pleasure to watch italy play, especially since theyve become attacking now

[@belomettinavyy1068]

Bonucci and Chiellini ..I have shiver just by hearing their names. Legends we are lucky to live in a timeline where they are still playing together Congrats Italy. Well deserved. Euro Champion 2020✌🏼🇮🇹

[@Dimitrikolbe]

The fact that Saka had to take a penalty tells you the lack of leadership in that team

[@falsemanager654]

The man still haunted by a pen miss 20 years ago.. Now let a teenager take the 5th pen in our 1st and last euro final of lifetime

[@Dimitrikolbe]

@@falsemanager654 where were the senior player?

[@dabwitsongoma5088]

Yeah... Jack is the captain at villa, regular penalty taker... why didn't he step up

[@falsemanager654]

Sterling, Grealish, Stones, Luke Shaw Hiding and scared

[@edwardokudeye3409]

@@dabwitsongoma5088 you should ask Southgate

[@idreeskhan8885]

He's the best traditional defender.

[@stephenmason9527]

Pulling Saka back by his collar at midfield... just doing what has to be done.

[@idreeskhan8885]

@@stephenmason9527 This stuff happens in football all the time. And yes he did what needed to be done, he was smart to do it.

[@Dante12466]

@@stephenmason9527 what are you going to do,cry?

[@brunosiffredi]

When was the last time an English team played an European final? A lot of great players did not make this far, so I think these guys deserve praise for they achieved.

[@olliered9924]

well the ucl last season that was a european final :) nah i know what you mean i cant even be mad at england we played well to get this far and we did not even lose in the 90 mins and extra time so i cant even be mad we played well this tournament

[@Eli-wr3xw]

He definitely is one of the greatest defenders to ever play the game without a doubt! No matter what we should all be happy to witness Ronaldo, Messi and chiellini

[@Eli-wr3xw]

@DDeglane16 stop hating u know it’s true

[@bjk4196]

"It's Coming to Rome!!!"🏆🤪

[@JayVee53]

"it's in the history of the England" Giorgio Chiellini 2021

[@alessandro21686]

Aside from the '12 Euro final (when he clearly shouldn't have been playing), Chiellini has been a rock for the national team. I think you could reasonably argue that he's very rarely been outside the top 10 or so defenders in the world since '05. Others have been better in their primes - Nesta, for example - but they weren't as effective for as long as Chiellini.

[@yuliangeorgiev]

Nesta was eating prime Messi alive in his last season at Milan. He was still better than Thiago Silva. Prandelli messed the formation in that final. Italy outolayed the best Spain team two times in a row and then he changed the winning 3-5-2 to 4-4-2 with Chiellini as a left back. That was one of the stupidest decisions by a head coach I have ever seen. It was a shame as that Italy team could have gone toe to toe with Spain at the time and instead they were demolished.

[@amirraja5695]

Pepe, Ramos, koulibaly, puyol are better than him by miles.

[@whitewolf3166]

maldini played till 40

[@whitewolf3166]

@@amirraja5695 nope

[@antoniofuschetto2546]

So happy for Chiellini and Bonucci! Especially Chiellini! Best defender I've seen and he finally has an international title! Love the guy. Favorite player of all time! Forza Italia!!!!🇮🇹💙

[@59595955]

The referee was really good......sterling kept on diving

[@aidenives-day2259]

no he was the most corrupt ref I've seen in ages he let Italy get away with so much stuff there should have been at least one red that game for Italy also Sterling should of got a pen

[@Dany2100.]

@@aidenives-day2259 lmfao, the salt is real

[@aidenives-day2259]

@@Dany2100. lmfao, the delusion is real

[@Dany2100.]

@@aidenives-day2259 delusion? My nation won lmao

[@aidenives-day2259]

@@Dany2100. yeh by cheating and a biased ref thats a nation you should be proud of

[@ragazzoitaliano1982]

More like the last of a kind. Italy might have a replacement for Bonucci in Bastoni but no other old fashioned defender available at the moment.

[@jimbojimbo6873]

Bastoni is so far off the level needed He can barely get into inter

[@C100-n2b]

Bastoni has barely had a career yet his left foot is bigger than Bonucci and Chiellini’s career……

[@ragazzoitaliano1982]

@@jimbojimbo6873 i don't mean immediately . Considering Bonucci has a couple of more years left

[@lukelilly1572]

@@jimbojimbo6873 he’s Inter’s best defender and he’s 21. He’s class.

[@lukelilly1572]

@@C100-n2b mate quit crying and accept the L. Bonucci and Chiellini are monsters.!

[@mehr-prozenteinfo632]

Grazie Italia! That`s justice. I love Wembley. English fans got, what they deserve.

[@shrekwazowski3836]

He was excellent in this tournament.

[@KINGBHY]

*Brazil is famous for making dancing players.* *Germany is famous for producing machines.* *Italy is famous for making durable players that can play until they're senior citizens.* *England is famous for failing during penalty shootouts.*

[@mh.1.]

True lol from an Englishman btw

[@mh.1.]

@@martingoatwaite7324 i mean u probably don’t understand the context behind the song

[@lennon1482]

and inventing the game of football

[@nickmilan2739]

@@lennon1482 imagine inventing something and everyone else is still better than you. 1 World Cup when Jesus roamed the earth and today was their first euro final.

[@subandihalim3929]

Great conclusion...

[@vkjfsdg]

"Let's go to the pub." - best closing statement

[@nireca5540]

Come on Italy, England small selection 😂😂

[@arca21rs]

Chiellini is the undisputed goat.

[@martingoatwaite7324]

goatwaite playing golf

[@C100-n2b]

That belongs to Beckenbauer……

[@Sofakingyournan]

Geoffrey Kondogbia plays tennis?

[@Sofakingyournan]

@@martingoatwaite7324 Geoffrey Kondogbia won a la Liga over Braithwaite

[@tomaxazUl2000]

@@C100-n2b jajajajajjajajajaja giorgio is better than any premier cb of history, imagine nesta cannavaro maldini scirea or baresi, serie a smash premier

[@davej3952]

As Maldini once said, “ if being a defender I have to tackle a player means I have already made a mistake’ ......

[@C100-n2b]

Know that tackling is never something easy……..

[@TylerSolvestri]

Not really, tackle can be useful without committing a mistake, tackling to anticipate, to fix the mistake of your teammate, tackling vs a player who is faster than you.

[@sharvaansharex]

Wan Bissaka makes mistakes for a living

[@Sofakingyournan]

I have learned not to trust random quotes online,most of them are nonsense

[@richardthepastamancer6619]

@@Sofakingyournan that's a real quote tho, although it was said in italian

[@jahivah]

England tried to Out-Italy Italy. Absolutely no country in the world relishes playing defense as the Italians. They literally play their best players at the back, Maldini, Cannavaro, Baresi. These are all technically gifted players who played at the back. Italians defend like its an art.

[@enriquecano2595]

Shaka be like “nO bEcAuSE hE DiDnT wIN dA chAmPionS LeAgUe”…

[@bon1982]

Good .. now he may end up winning it too !!

[@ulical]

That's a totally legitimate statement considering playing for a club is essentially 90 percent of a player's body of work. And he can basically forget winning one any time in the future the way Juventus is going.

[@enriquecano2595]

@@ulical lol Na that’s bs he’s second best behind Ramos and maybe Silva.

[@cuginoeddie8677]

So happy for him and Bonnucci as a Juventus fan. Chiellini played like a beast and found a fountain of youth this whole tournament. Having watched him struggle with injuries these past few years and looking like his time was done I was worried how he could play a tournament where the matches are packed in closer than a club season.

[@michelesabatini2775]

Him and Sergio Ramos, the best of this gen.

[@aliuzunkopru7236]

Chiellini is a leader, a fighter, has an ultimate defender soul... For sure, one of the best of his generation! He once again reminded himself as being one of the best, with his masterclass performance throughout this tournament, at the age of 37...

[@imawormbeforeiamman6052]

He's already 37

[@raemongill19]

Terry, Bonnucci, Chiellini, Ramos, Thiago Silva best of this generation at Cb

[@anonymousone9067]

Chiellini and Bonucci are the remaining defenders of a dying breed. They’re not pretty on the ball or bothered about technique, just pure defending and passion.

[@cote0168]

Jorginho is defensively weak? The man with like the most tackles and interceptions in the tournament?

[@leechin7944]

More than Kalvin Phillips?

[@C100-n2b]

Italy have never been threatened to push or press. So compared to other DMs Jorginho has never been tested and it’s easy to make his fake stats he made

[@daledan-irabor3018]

@@C100-n2b He’s a deep-lying playmaker! He’s not the conventional Defensive midfielder! He’s in the same mood of dudes like Xabi Alonso and Pirlo! Italy is a great team because everybody works… and when everybody works, you’re not dependent on a midfielder to be a fire blanket… everyone is working to put out those fires!

[@obinna12]

Yeah because he played more minutes than anybody

[@abbyk4694]

@@leechin7944 yup. Jorginho actually broke the euros record

[@aptmap5181]

The way arrogant English media types like Dan Thomas and that reporter who disrespected Kasper Schmeichel turned all neutrals against England and cheered for the Italians

[@aldren707]

In the beginning it was fine but as soon as the knockouts started, it became somewhat impossible to root for the England team...

[@aptmap5181]

@@aldren707 I would say the only exception being Stewart Robson he's very objective and professional as a color commentator

[@aanallein5922]

lol..of course they will root for their national team. Why would you expect them to remain neutral? You think it would be different on Italian TV?

[@kcsniper1243]

I love how everyone wanted them to talk about Sterling Diving and they refused too. but when Neymar and Mbappe dive there all over it

[@dynjarren8355]

Chellini is a brilliant defender. I remember his solid play from the last EuroCup and the World Cup. I appreciate defenders because I played as a defender in high school. They don’t get to score goals so they don’t get the glory but they are the backbone of any great team along with a good goalie. You can’t win if you don’t have them. Excellent Result! I’m glad Italy won!

[@cullyx2913]

Bonucci was on another level,his passing never mind his defending was outstanding.

[@giovy1922]

Bonucci has problem he’s not that good without Chiellini. And i’m italian, and a juve fan.

[@Shteno]

These guys at ESPN are definitely THE BEST to watch! Congrats to Italy! The best team won! But, ppl often forget just how much the influence of this Italian attacking tea is due to the wor of Gasperini and especially Sarri, who began all this with Napoli in 2016!

[@rodredoun1922]

My best defender of all time is Claudio Gentele, He fouled Maradona 21 times in one game with no cards. That's the art of defending.

[@ewanmackenzie5097]

He was really good at grabbing Saka by his shirt and dragging him down, what a player.

[@hudson7354]

Wish he’d have hurt grealish you diving pingerland

[@bravehats]

That "it's coming home song" is bad luck. England fans need to stop singing it.

[@Amerigo_Vespucci]

Not to mention it's an absolute nonsense

[@cameraman1234567890a]

It’s kind of ironic at this point. It more expresses the roller coaster of being an England fan, that faint hope they have because of a good- decent amount talent and the shitty FA they’ve got to put up with

[@charliecharlie846]

The song is satire. It is and always has been a comment about the fact that it never does come home and a self-acknowledgment that all we ever have is blind hope going into tournaments. We did well this year and none of us actually knew how to handle it because we weren’t expecting it.

[@pixelwolfeman1928]

In terms of all round skill you'd have to give it to Ramos, when it comes to defending Chiellini is miles ahead of Ramos who has always been a bit of a liability

[@jamaljames1598]

I have to agree with steve. How can you really call yourself one of the best defenders when you have so many yellow and red cars?

[@Happy-wb8gi]

Yet, but Ramos is geniuly a Dirty disgusting player. But if it's not Chellini, Uts Baresi, maldini, etc, gentle, never stops.

[@regulardadhere8832]

Every team needs a guy that’s willing to do whatever it takes to win. Ramos might have been the most important player during his tenure there. CR7 was the scorer yes but Ramos made his part of field total chaos. He clearly set the tone of the game.

[@Mexxx65]

England: Its coming home Italy: Lets play footy english bois!!!!

[@carlobomba2411]

In Italy, this Euro championship will be remembered as the Mancini's masterpiece - The same Chiellini declared he thought Mancini was crazy when in the beginning of the tournament he said the players to start thinking how winning the cup

[@brunov.7411]

What Pepe has been doing for FC Porto & Portugal are his age has been equally impressive.

[@MarkanVaran7]

Ramos,Pepe,Chiellini and Bonucci are the greatest defenders of this generation. Puyol is up there too but he is older than these guys so idk if he's with them in this generation.

[@DrawntoSeektodraw]

Yes. Next question?

[@alihasankhan5461]

17:33 love how they just ignore Spain like they didn't play the most dominated football in both euros and copa america combined. They'll also have Ansu fati this time around

[@gsmarchand]

Spain in copa america??

[@robbleiva4580]

I love how he said Pickford stoped the pen but saka missed his no bro saka didn’t miss donaruma is a beast

[@davidt3956]

I love Craig's self own at the end, "It took them a while to flop." Yeah, 2nd place isn't bad given England's history.

[@drabhijitroy112]

Yes Mr. Burnley, the young players must be applauded. Absolutely correct.

[@QuangMinh-kd1bn]

7:33 England needs to find their version of “Mancini”, the young players are not for defensive play style

[@tiewlarun8043]

Congrats Italia and England as well they play a beautiful football..

[@fitflik4784]

If Chiellini lived in the UK he would’ve been knighted before leaving the stadium.

[@giovy1922]

He was sorta knighted by our President, but i don’t know how to translate it in english😅

[@Hittingitstiff]

As an Englishman, I can have no complaints. Italy didn't create all that much, however, apart from the opening 30 mins, they were comfortably the better side. England were far too negative and didn't keep the ball well enough. Well done Italy.

[@dhaanushl6465]

Why England always lose Big Matches in a Penalty ShootOut?

[@C100-n2b]

Because they’ve never had any quality managers…….

[@martingoatwaite7324]

@@C100-n2b no bc they are overrated and crack under pressure

[@imawormbeforeiamman6052]

@@C100-n2b uh, Capello???

[@monsterkillsports3499]

England ALWAYS LOSE🤐🤐🤐🟩⬜🟥

[@dhaanushl6465]

@@monsterkillsports3499 Well, England is the only Country to win World Cups in Cricket(2010,2019) and in FootBall(1966).

[@youngwhashin1941]

I'm so fascinated at his fantastic plays. He is Caesar of Football.

[@carmelnavin224]

If Italy had kane as their talisman, there is no need of extra time. All Italy lack is a good striker.

[@bushmonster1702]

They definitely lack a top class centre forward.

[@thetagang6854]

He did amazing defending against England Saka player, just grabbed him by the shirt haha

[@anwarnaveedali4412]

My favourite is when he pulled that player from behind by his shirt. Brilliant football.

[@imawormbeforeiamman6052]

I smell sarcasm

[@AlCasa52]

The salt is real with this one. It’s ok maybe in another 55 years you can prematurely celebrate a World Cup or Euro

[@gabrielstanley5348]

It's called tactical foul.

[@neotank874]

I applaud Saka to have the guts to step forward to take the shootout at 19 years old. Something that many hype men from England couldn't. This kid is a promising young guy

[@thembinkosimoyo3032]

England fan: It's coming home Italy fan: Hold my pizza🍕

[@leongth]

give Chellini the Balon d'or. He is amazing.

[@titan8084]

England arrogance came from beating Germany But let me remind you that Germany didn’t make it past round of 16 in wc and lost 2-0 to South Korea Their ego futher inflated when they beat Denmark and Ukraine two teams that frankly, aren’t that strong English people need to learn to be humble and not let bias cloud their rationality

[@C100-n2b]

Ukraine and Denmark are fairly strong…. but if you really are a human you’d know England wolf never hold the trophy……..

[@TylerSolvestri]

I will see if they will act the same when they face Flick's Germany...

[@nicolakirton2252]

England expects is wrong attitude and arrogant attitude. Arrogance never wins ordinary football teams trophies. Perfect example of that is when in 1967 Scotland became the first team to beat England, who had only a few months before won the world cup, and we beat them at Wembleey to boot. I also have to agree that their victories over Germany, Denmark and Ukraine made England believe they are a better team than they really are.

[@latdamon3602]

Germany is a squad in decline. Small teams have been beating them for the past three years. It doesn't mean as much as it once did.

[@sagardebbarma493]

They barely managed to beat Denmark with controversies

[@LeskiGames]

Bonucci and Marquinhos are my favorites but Chiellini is a beast also!