Another Gianluigi makes Italy’s key saves in final shootout


Simply the best: Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma makes a save against England’s Jadon Sancho during the penalty shootout. — AP

LONDON: From Gigi to Gigio, Italy still have a safe pair of hands in goal.

Fifteen years after Gianluigi Buffon helped Italy win the World Cup in a penalty shootout, Gianluigi Donnarumma did the same on Sunday against England in the European Championship final.

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