Chiellini Inspires Italy’s Revenge Win Over Spain

Injuries had robbed Giorgio Chiellini of several career-defining moments, from missing the Champions League final to being forced out of the Euro final. But at this year’s European Championship, the long-suffering Italian defender finally turned the tables, scoring the opener in a 2-0 victory over Spain—a personal act of revenge reminiscent of Juventus legend Zinedine Zidane’s knockout of the same opponent a decade ago. Since Fabio Cannavaro lifted the World Cup, Chiellini has been regarded as Italy’s most reliable defender of the past decade. Yet his career has been plagued by ill-timed setbacks that don’t seem to match his imposing…