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Giorgio Chiellini To Say "Ciao" To Italy After Finalissima With Argentina

Giorgio Chiellini will bring down the curtain on his international career this summer after Italy face Argentina in the so-called'Finalissima' at Wembley, the site of his greatest career triumph. The 37-year-old was one of the key figures of the Azzurri's Euro 2020 victory, captaining his country to a dramatic win over England at the iconic stadium where he will lead out his countrymen on June 1. The Finalissima is a new match which pits the European and South American champions against each other in a one-off encounter.

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Giorgio Chiellini to retire from international football after Italy friendly against Argentina at Wembley

Giorgio Chiellini will retire from international football after Italy’s friendly against Argentina at Wembley in June. The veteran defender, 37, has made 116 appearances for the Azzurri and was a key player in their European Championship win last summer. Ad/> He sits alongside Andrea Pirlo in joint-fifth place on the list of Italy's most-capped players.

Exclusive - Iga Swiatek enjoying 'greatest freedom' with French Open 'on the horizon' after Stuttgart Open

Iga Swiatek says her approach to tennis is giving her the “greatest freedom” after she continued her stunning run of form by winning the Stuttgart Open. World No. 1 Swiatek secured her fourth title in a row by beating Aryna Sabalenka in the final in Germany.