Source: Reference News Network
Reference News Network reported on July 12 that according to the German news agency Berlin reported on July 11, the Italians frantically celebrated the national football team to win the 2020 European Championship. Prime Minister Mario Draghi personally greeted the triumphant Italian team later on Monday.
On Sunday night, after Italy beat England 3-2 in a penalty shootout, thousands of Italians took to the streets to celebrate Italy's second European Championship victory.
After goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saved his last penalty, the Italians lit fireworks and celebrated the national football victory with singing and dancing.
Many fans reportedly gathered in front of the Colosseum and on Piazza del Popolo to watch the matches live on the big screen.
The Italian government issued a statement saying Prime Minister Mario Draghi thanked the national football team and its coach Roberto Mancini and other staff. The statement said the team staged "a wonderful and extraordinary game, showing a unique team spirit and great personality".
At present, Italy maintains an unbeaten record of 34 games. (Compilation/Liu Baiyun)
On July 11, the Italian players raised the trophy to celebrate the victory. Xinhua