Italy Coach Antonio Conte said there is “no shame” in losing to World Cup holders Germany on penalties.
The Euro 2016 quarter-final ended 1-1 in Bordeaux with Mesut Ozil and Leonardo Bonucci’s spot-kick and had to be decided in a sudden death shoot-out.
“The lads gave everything they had against a very strong side,” the Coach told Rai Sport.
Italy Coach Antonio Conte said there is “no shame” in losing to World Cup holders Germany on penalties.
The Euro 2016 quarter-final ended 1-1 in Bordeaux with Mesut Ozil and Leonardo Bonucci’s spot-kick and had to be decided in a sudden death shoot-out.
“The lads gave everything they had against a very strong side,” the Coach told Rai Sport.
“Being beaten by Germany on penalties is no shame, as we could’ve gone forward too. I am proud of what these lads did.
“Regrets? Only for the penalties, not for the effort and love they showed for the jersey. These players really proved everything and gave all they had.
“I don’t like to make evaluations, I prefer to leave that to others. What interests me is that I had an incredible experience with these lads, making Italy respected and feared by everyone.
“This is not a goodbye, it is an arrivederci.”