Giorgio Chiellini announced, after Juventus’ victory against Sassuolo (1-2), that he will withdraw from the Italian team after the match against Argentina, which will be played on June 1 at Wembley. This match corresponds to the Conmebol-UEFA Champions Cup 2022, in which the champion of the European Championship and the Copa América face each other.
“If I am well I will play and say goodbye to the national team at Wembley, where I certainly lived the peak of my national career and perhaps my career in general (Euro 2020). That victory was something unique. I would like to say goodbye to the ‘azzurra’ shirt with a celebration match like that”, he told DAZN at the end of the match.
The future, in the MLS
The centre-back, however, left the door open to continue his career as a footballer, which points to a future in the MLS: “With the national team, it’s sure to be the last. Let those who are good play,” he commented between laughs.
The defender was one of the architects of Italy’s triumph in the last European Championship. He and Bonucci formed an impregnable duo in the center of the defense. In the semifinals, they beat Spain on penalties (1-1 and 4-2), where Chiellini’s performance was fundamental.
Giorgio Chiellini announced, after Juventus’ victory against Sassuolo (1-2), that he will withdraw from the Italian team after the match against Argentina, which will be played on June 1 at Wembley. This match corresponds to the Conmebol-UEFA Champions Cup 2022, in which the champion of the European Championship and the Copa América face each other.
“If I am well I will play and say goodbye to the national team at Wembley, where I certainly lived the peak of my national career and perhaps my career in general (Euro 2020). That victory was something unique. I would like to say goodbye to the ‘azzurra’ shirt with a celebration match like that”, he told DAZN at the end of the match.
