Eurocopa 2020

Eurocopa 2020, the UEFA European Championship held in 2021 due to the pandemic, continues to be relevant due to its lasting impact on key figures and national teams. Recent news highlights Kylian Mbappé's revelation of facing racist abuse and profound disappointment following France's elimination against Switzerland in the penalty shootout. This event marked a low point in his career. Separately, the repercussions of Italy's failure to qualify for the subsequent World Cup, a consequence partly attributed to their Eurocopa 2020 success creating a false sense of security, are still being felt. The president of the Italian Football Federation recently resigned due to the ongoing pressure and failure to secure World Cup qualification, demonstrating the long-term consequences of performance in major tournaments like Eurocopa 2020 on national football organizations and leadership.