Euro 2020 final LIVE updates: England v Italy at Wembley Stadium
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How Italy inspired their community in Euro 2020
One of the best words to describe the Italian approach to life is goliardia. It has no direct translation in English but can be likened to anything from being light-hearted, jovial and finding humour in even the darkest situations.
It was on display during the pandemic. As Italy was gripped with a horrendous death toll and complete lockdown due to COVID-19, Italians were playing music from balconies, singing to one another, waving banners and clanging pots and pans, making a party out of what little there was to life last year.
The country is on a path towards recovery but goliardia is still reflected in what most Italians hold dear: their national football team.
Read more: ‘Strength from darkness’: How Italy inspired their community in Euro 2020
Don’t have a team? Here’s how to pick one
England and Italy as finalists means that the allegiance of many Australians will already be spoken for: those nations, after all, account for two of our biggest migrant groups.
But what if you’re a neutral?
Here’s our guide for choosing a team.
Welcome to our coverage of the Euro 2020 final
Hello and welcome.
England are out to break their 1966 hoodoo – can they FINALLY win another major championship?
And what of Italy and their own Euro drought?
Follow all the minute-by-minute action of the Euro 2020 final with us.
It was an early start for England fans at Leicester Square.Credit:AP
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