A scene of a joke between Italian captain Chiellini and Spain captain Alba before the penalty shootout sparked a heated discussion, with Chiellini appearing relaxed and Alba visibly nervous. Some believe that Italy won the penalty shootout from this moment on.
The Spanish newspaper Ass revealed what Chiellini was joking about.
Referee expert Iturad said that before the penalty shootout, there are two draws, the first is the draw, the second is the order of the penalty draw.
When drawing the goal, it is not the player's choice, but the referee stipulates which side of the coin is facing up, which goal is determined.
It was this draw that caused confusion. Alba believes that the result of the referee's coin toss is in line with his choice and should go to the Spanish side to play a penalty.
Chiellini heard this and joked: "You liar, you are lying!" Chiellini reminded Alba that the goal was determined according to the referee's previous regulations. And the referee also obeyed Chiellini. Throughout the process, Chiellini appeared relaxed, his face full of smiles, pushing and hitting Alba, winning the psychological war.