The Italian Football Association (FIGC) informs that Italy midfielder Leonardo Spinazzola was Italy’s MVP from the UEFA Euro 2020 Quarterfinals Belgium 1 – 2 Italy.   Spinazzola,  28-year-old, received 37.45% of the votes on the fan poll on the FIGC website, ahead of Lorenzo Insigne (18.53%) and Gianluigi Donnarumma (17.76%).   Sadly, Spinazzola suffered a severe injury and left the pitch on tears.   Italy qualified to the Semifinals against Spain on Tuesday  July in Wembley.

Forza Spinazzola  ❤️❤️❤️     Forza Italia! ❤️❤️❤️ Forza Azzurri 💙💙💙

✅   UEFA Euro 2020 Quarterfinal: Result BELGIUM 1 – 2 ITALY, Friday 2 July 2021

As stated by the FIGC, Spinazzola’s performance was very much in keeping with the high standards that he  has set thoughout the Euro 2020.  A display replete with dedication and self-sacrifice. He was decisive on the hour mark when he blocked Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku’s attempt from very close range. Furthermore, he was a constant outlet for the Azzurri down the left flank and came close to scoring with a volleyed effort after 65 minutes.

Video, the Italian team chanting the name of Spinazzola on their return to Italy showing their support

The team’s tribute to #Spinazzola on the plane home 💙💙💙#Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/GVrkrDVktI

— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@azzurri) July 3, 2021