Euro 2020 final - England vs Italy: Azzurri begin mind games; Marco Verratti calls controversial Sterling penalty ''generous''

Euro 2020 final - England vs Italy: Azzurri begin mind games; Marco Verratti calls controversial Sterling penalty ''generous''

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Friday, July 09, 2021, 08:39 PM IST
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Florence, July 9: Italy midfielder Marco Verratti says he would not have awarded the penalty for England that lead to Harry Kane's deciding goal in their 2-1 semi-final victory over Denmark on Wednesday night, describing the decision as "generous".

Raheem Sterling burst into the penalty area in extra time and appeared to lose his balance following a challenge by Joakim Maehle.

The England winger eventually fell to the ground before a nudge from another Denmark player, Mathias Jensen.

The referee pointed to the penalty spot, the decision stood after a review by the video assistant referee and Harry Kane scored - off the rebound after the penalty was saved - to send the hosts to the final of a major competition for the first time since 1966.

They will meet Italy in the final, who are currently on a 33-match unbeaten run - a national record.

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