"Item from the horror exhibit displeases Italy supporters"
The Italian soccer team kicks off the European Championship with an unprecedented opening goal, yet finds itself in a pickle with their coach. The reigning champion's performance stimulates heated debates, even about minute details.
Sporting a blue cotton jacket emblazoned with the team emblem, a light blue shirt, and a dark blue tie, the outfit designed by Emporio Armani for the EM in Germany was inspired by those from 1928. Many fans of the Italian national team, affectionately called the Squadra Azzurra, voiced dissatisfaction with the team uniforms, particularly a contentious detail on Spalletti's jacket that made waves on social media following their 2:1 win against Albania.
The words "Italia" prominently inscribed on the back of Spalletti's jacket were considered a fashion disaster by numerous spectators. "Spalletti's jacket belongs in the horror gallery of Italian tailor art," wrote a user on X, referring to the jacket that National Trainer Luciano Spalletti wore during the game in Dortmund on Saturday. "I believe I have never seen anything uglier in my life than this jacket with the inscription Italia," commented another user.
"This jacket doesn't flatter anyone"
Many soccer fans also voiced disapproval of the jacket's color, fabric, and cut. "This jacket doesn't flatter Spalletti, probably no one," read a comment. Another user wondered, "But what kind of jacket have they put Spalletti in? It looks more like a bathrobe."
Spalletti himself had more pressing concerns. Annoyed with his team, he expressed his dissatisfaction, stating they were "too comfortable" and "too light-hearted." He criticized them for overestimating their abilities in certain situations. The title defender fell behind after just 22 seconds and almost squandered the victory in the closing phase.
In hindsight, and understandably agitated and angry, Spalletti made his frustration known at the TV microphone after the final whistle. "Even though we had the opportunity to control the game, we were too comfortable and not aggressive enough," he said. A draw against Albania would have placed the four-time world champion in Group B alongside Nations League winner Spain and the third-place team from the World Cup, Croatia, in a less favorable starting position.
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