Giorgio Chiellini waved goodbye to the Italy shirt with a 3-0 defeat to Argentina. ‘We are looking at the changeover of an era and the squad needs support.’
This was the 37-year-old’s 117th and final appearance in the Azzurri jersey and lasted one half, as he was replaced during the break at Wembley Stadium.
He bowed out with a 3-0 defeat to Argentina in the Finalissima, between the European Champions and Copa America holders.
“We knew it would be difficult tonight. Naturally, we hoped to win a trophy, but that won’t cancel out what we achieved in the past,” Chiellini told RAI Sport.
“As I said in the press conference the other day, I expect a difficult period, we are looking at the changeover of an era and I hope all of Italy can stand by this squad, because it will need their support.”