Francesco Bardi had “tears in his heart” after Italy’s elimination from the European Under-21 Championships. “We believed.”

The goalkeeper performed several great saves in the 3-1 victory over England, but a 1-1 draw between Portugal and Sweden proved decisive.

“It’s such a huge shame, as we believed,” Bardi told reporters.

Francesco Bardi had “tears in his heart” after Italy’s elimination from the European Under-21 Championships. “We believed.”

The goalkeeper performed several great saves in the 3-1 victory over England, but a 1-1 draw between Portugal and Sweden proved decisive.

“It’s such a huge shame, as we believed,” Bardi told reporters.

“We have to believe the other result was achieved in good faith. For me this is much more than a two-year era of the Nazionale coming to an end.

“I have tears in my heart, but we go out with our heads held high.”

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