Watch: Pitch Invader Halts Play During Italy vs England Euro 2020 Final

Watch: Pitch Invader Halts Play During Italy vs England Euro 2020 Final

The pitch invader decided to live his life as he ran across the park without his shirt on during the final of Euro 2020

All major finals in the world of football, especially those in Europe have seen pitch invasions over the last couple of years. COVID norms and protocols have deterred fanatics from indulging in their momentary moment of fame and glory with them hitting the pitch running to try and live their life to the fullest.

Pitch Invader Hits The Ground During Euro Cup 2020 Final

The same was on show in the showpiece summit clash of Euro 2020. A pitch invader decided it was in his best interests to take his shirt off and gallop across the park during the second half of the Italy vs England encounter.

While live footage was not aired of the incident, spectators at the ground managed to record the act and share it on social media platforms. The video shows the pitch invasion take place for a couple of minutes before the invade was caught by security and escorted away from the pitch.

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In terms of some of the nastier pitch invasions witnessed over the years, this one managed to still make for a relatively soothing viewing. People have resorted to rather desperate measures with a raft of them seen tottering across the stadium naked.

The same was on show prior to the marquee final with an English supporter filmed flapping his privates around in the air. The man in question who was nude was sitting atop an English supporters head, dancing and drinking beer while being serenaded with chants by his counterparts.

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Italy vs England Final Goes To Penalties

Italy meanwhile managed to dominate and decimate a laggard English side on the night. Despite going down to a Luke Shaw goal, the Italians hit back hard to take control of the tie as they battered England.

Bonucci ultimately restored parity for the side before Gianluigi Donnarumma went onto become the hero in penalties. The to be PSG shot stopper went onto save Sancho and Saka’s penalty efforts to see Italy get their hands around the glistening trophy.

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