- ‘The cup has returned home,’ says Corriere della Sport
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Italy had fans on edge during several games of the European Championship tournament, but no match was more nailbiting than the final against England at Wembley.
The anxiety descended after England caught Italy off-guard with a brilliant goal soon after kick-off. But then fear turned into exuberant celebrations across the country after Italy secured victory, lifting the European Championship trophy for the first time since 1968.
