Italy greets the new national heroes. © „Reuters“

During Sunday's "Euro 2020" final, Roberto Mancini's students defeated the English footballers 2:1 after a penalty shoot-out, wrote lrytas.lt. A day after the triumph, the strategist of the Italian national team addressed the country's president, Sergio Mattarella. "Thank you for making us feel how strong the love for the national team is, just like all the fans did," said R.Mancini. The team leader Giorgio Chiellini also thanked the country's leader for the support. Football fans in Rome painted the city blue as the national team joyfully thanked their fans for their support while driving through the streets on an open bus.

This atmosphere, though 🥰#Azzurri 🏆🇮🇹 #EURO2020 #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/QpcDdkgHue

Through the streets of Rome we go 😍#Azzurri 🏆🇮🇹 #EURO2020 #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/BPyjRHWPBC

This tour isn't coming to an end any time soon! 🤩#Azzurri 🏆🇮🇹 #EURO2020 #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/OagQzDEDZ6