top match. Official title in dispute. Hierarchy Rival. Wembley. The stage was lent for the historical Giorgio Chiellini to have a magical international farewell. The issue was that the Argentine National Team, with Lionel Messi as a figure, he passed over them.
The 37-year-old defender accepted the superiority of The Albiceleste. Right now his form is much better and the difference on the pitch was quite considerable. They defeated them with authority.
CHIELLINI: “THERE WAS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOTH TEAMS”
It was not the dream ending, but he leaves proud: “Right now we have to accept the result because they were in a very different form than us. There was a big difference between the two teams. Sorry, but this is part of the game. In this stadium, which gave me incredible joy last year, I retire with great pride”.
trust in the future of The Azure: “I hope and believe that I have left these guys something valuable. It won’t be easy to start over. They may lose games and make mistakes, but I am convinced that they have great quality and that, in the coming years, they will compete at the highest level.”
“The boys have to work and recover the enthusiasm that they lack right now. With enthusiasm, you don’t spend as much energy and you have a clearer head. That is the hardest. They will have to find it as soon as possible”finished Chielloin an interview for the UEFA.
It was not the outcome he would have liked, but Chiellini had already said that he felt honored to be able to say goodbye at Wembley against a team like Argentina and against Lionel Messi, whom he considers an icon of world football.
He will be remembered as one of the best historical defenders in La Azzurra.
No doubt about that.
Undefeated data. Giorgio Chiellini closed his cycle with the Italian National Team after 18 years (2004 to 2022) and 117 games played. He attended 2 World Cups, 4 European Championships and 2 Confederations Cups.
Did you know…? Giorgio Chiellini won a TOP title with the Italian National Team. Euro 2020 champion. And being one of the pillars of the European team.