Has a person ever redeemed themselves from a missed penalty so quickly... and so well, what a finish!
Day 11 | Albania vs Spain | Croatia vs Italy
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
Modric vindicated 
Crazy 30 seconds
Quickest heelturn in this thread Peak Caf
Peak CafCrazy 50 seconds.
Modric is one of the greats.
those posters who wish they waited 25 seconds
That first reaction save from Donnaruma is pretty good actually
Italy aint what they used to be. Modric, what a player.
Feel bad for Donnarumma. Two fantastic saves. Completely sold by his defence.
Incredible couple of minutes
Not true. John Terry still lives.
Donnarumma is one of the best in the world at saving pens...despite not being a good fit for teams who want a technical goalkeepers. He's lacking in that area, like De Gea...but for international football he's so valuable to have between the sticks. Not just for pens, but he's one of the best shot-stoppers too.
Top 10 mids of all time without a doubt.
Gotta love the instant redemption. Happy for Modric.
It's just not part of the TV package I have by default. I'd have to lose some streaming providers I watch a lot, or buy extra points for access to the sports channel the Spain match is on.
Terrible penalty but credit to Modric, that finish in open play was good
I said after the first match Italy don't look that good, I was mocked here by some.
I'd love to know what caused the demise of Italian football. Euro 2020 papered over the cracks in a lot of ways.
They've not won a world cup match since 2006!
Player knew nothing about it , but yeah accept that rules are rules
Not just a penalties. He isnt the best with his feet but he is an amazing goalkeeper.
Might even be a bit underrated because he plays for PSG and he doesnt have to make that many saves. When he does make a save nobody sees it because not many watch PSG games
Damn what a crazy punch that was
Is that on Darmian for leaving Modric free to shoot?
Exactly. They’ve been horrible for a long time. They haven’t been in the World Cup knockout stages since 2006 either.
Italy have to go all out now, 3 points isn’t enough is it?
I watch this game for hours and hours, waiting for a minute like that. Football, bloody hell.
Italy have been bad but you still wouldn't fancy meeting them if you're a group winner. There are easier teams out there.
Wonder if Italy will meet England again.
Wouldn't the position of the arm in an unnatural position trump that?
Been really disappointed with Italy this tournament. Looked good in the first half against Albania and have done nothing since.
And yet England managed to lose the EC to them on their home soil. Bunch of bottlers.
It might be if they only lose by 1
No way this is true
Italy are such a nothing team compared to years gone by
This Italy team is so lacking in offensive technical talent.
If Italy are still going to be cautious thinking 3 points are enough with just -1 goal difference then it’s just embarrassing. Stupid format.
As it stands, they are the 3rd best placed 3rd team with their -1 GD.
Modric mad
They haven’t even won a world cup since then eitherNo way this is true
Bastoni should have scored 2 already
If they tie them, they will advance on 4 points vs 2.