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Deserved crown for Italy

Italy had to slowly build up momentum before the drama of a penalty shootout.

It says a lot about Australia’s multiculturalism that the conclusion of Euro 2020 at Wembley sparked delirious early morning celebrations in Little Italy on Melbourne’s Lygon Street. And almost 1.8 million Australians watch English Premier League games each week, the numbers rising as Australia’s own World Cup stars have plied their trade with English clubs.

Italy took over as tournament favourites after France’s memorable exit in blowing a 3-1 lead over Switzerland.

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