Euro 2020

Euro 2020, officially the 2020 UEFA European Championship, was a major international football tournament held in the summer of 2021 (delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Italy emerged as the champions, defeating England in the final. The tournament is newsworthy now because Italy's subsequent failure to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup has triggered significant repercussions within Italian football. Recent developments include Italy parting ways with their manager, with speculation surrounding potential replacements like Massimiliano Allegri. This failure marks a low point for the national team, prompting widespread disappointment and criticism in Italian media and raising questions about the future direction of Italian football. The event underscores the volatile nature of international football and the challenges faced by even recent champions in maintaining consistent success.