Monday, June 13, 2016

Bonucci shines in big night for Italy's back three (The Associated Press)

Italy's Emanuele Giaccherini, left, celebrates with teammate Leonardo Bonucci after scoring his side's first goal during the Euro 2016 Group E soccer match between Belgium and Italy at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Monday, June 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

On a night when Italy showed it is still a force to be reckoned with at the European Championship, Leonardo Bonucci put on a masterly performance from the heart of its defense to show that defense is still the heart of the team. The 29-year-old center back did it all on Monday, excelling both in defense and attack to lead Italy to a 2-0 victory over Belgium as he and his two partners at the back hit a milestone. ''We showed some typical Italian qualities,'' said Bonucci.


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