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If you can believe it, EURO 2020 is officially on the books after Italy was crowned European champions for the second time (the first since 1968), which can only mean one thing: it is time to celebrate the post-tournament award winners.
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Three players from EURO 2020 winners Italy made the Best XI, alongside three stars from the other finalists and finalists, England. Semi-finalists, Denmark landed a pair of players in the tournament squad, while France, Portugal and Switzerland were each represented by a single player.
Best XI of EURO 2020
Goalie: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy)
Defenders: Giorgio Chiellini (Italy), Harry Maguire (England), Luke Shaw (England), Joakim Maehle (Denmark)
Midfielder: Paul Pogba (France), Granit Xhaka (Switzerland), Federico Chiesa (Italy), Raheem Sterling (England), Kasper Dolberg (Denmark)
Before: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
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EURO 2020 Individual Player Awards
Tournament player: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy) is the first goalkeeper to win the Best Player of the European Championship award after keeping three clean sheets during the tournament (all three group stage games) and saving three consecutive penalty attempts in the final , as well as one in the semi-finals.
Young Player of the Tournament: Pedri (Spain) had only made four senior international matches before EURO 2020, but the 18-year-old Barcelona maestro started all six games as Spain advanced to the semi-finals.
Spain coach Luis Enrique said of Pedri: “What Pedri has done in this tournament, at 18, nobody has done. Even Andres Iniesta didn’t do that, it’s amazing, unique.
golden boot: Cristiano Ronaldo* (Portugal – 5 goals, 1 assist), Patrick Schick (Czech Republic – 5 goals, 0 assist)
* Ronaldo wins Golden Boot in assists tiebreaker
Do you agree with the Best XI, Donnarumma as tournament player and Pedri as young tournament player? If not, make your case for someone else in the comments below.
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