If we talk about the top five national soccer teams in the world, Italy stands among the top two or three and this is because this State is way too rich as far soccer talent is concerned hence they are often taken as the probable to win every tourney they participate in. This is something which is assumed by most of the game experts as well including outgoing national manager Antonio Conte who strongly believes Italian side has lots of potentials to prove they are the best. Knowingly, Azzurri were ousted from the Euro after losing to Germany on penalties (6-5) in the Euro 2016 quarterfinals on Saturday and looking at their surprised elimination from the European evet it is being presumed Italians have lost their charm but nulling all the rumors being flashed by the media after weekend lost Conte calls Italian soccer future bright. Now every eye is over Giampiero Ventura who is going to replace the 46-year-old and he is as well not willing to accept there is any deterioration into the dressing room. It is also noteworthy that Conte could not deliver as expected during his two years tenure leading the national side hence somehow he is also being blamed by the fans for everything that their national side missed in last two seasons.
But anyways, talking about the future of Italian soccer and if they are anyway derailed off their target, Conte said, “I think that this is a generation which can grow because many of these lads are experiencing a major tournament for a first time and you need games like this to grow. I’m very optimistic for the future of Italian football.” While adding about weekend loss, he said, “Against a strong side, we demonstrated that this is a tough team where all our opponents respected us and respected us a lot. The national team gives you emotion and stimuli and I hope this European Championship will leave a legacy, of love for the shirts we were wearing.”
“I think the biggest victory for me is having worked with this group of lads. From the kitmen to the cooks – everybody who was part of this marvellous experience, this is what has given me the greatest satisfaction. I had the honour of working with these people who gave me everything. When you do everything, nobody can criticise you at all and these lads went beyond the call of duty, giving absolutely everything and I think people recognise this. You love your country and the shirt you are wearing.”
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