Mancini, "the Grand Officer of the Republic"... Learn about the medals honoring Italy's players لاعبي
Italian President Sergio Mattarella honored his country's football team, which won the European Cup last Sunday, by awarding coach Roberto Mancini and the team the "Order of Merit of the Italian Republic".
A statement issued by the presidential palace today, Friday, said that the honor is "a sign of recognition of the sporting values and patriotic spirit that was the motive in the Italian victory in the European Championship" at the expense of England on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the original and extra time on Sunday at Wembley Stadium in Cairo. London.
Mancini and FIGC President Gabriele Gravina were awarded the "Grand Officer of the Republic" award, while national team director Gabriele Oriali and head of the delegation Gianluca Vialli were awarded the "Captain of the Republic".
The captain of the national team, Giorgio Chiellini, was awarded the "Officer" medal, and he was also awarded, accompanied by each of the team's players, the "Knights" medal.
Italy won the European Cup for the second time in its history after 1968, and this was achieved thanks to Mancini, who succeeded in forming a cohesive team that the country forgot the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World Cup Russia 2018.
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