Simone Zaza apologises profusely after missing the penalty in Italy-Germany: 'Unfortunately this is football'.

The striker was subbed in mere minutes away from the end of the quarter-final's extra time, with no other purpose than to take a penalty, but he shot it high over the bar.

“As well as apologising, I'd like to add that I'm sorry I disappointed all the people who lived, rejoiced, believed in, and ultimately suffered for this team,” Zaza wrote on Instagram, posting a photo of the entire Azzurri team.

Simone Zaza apologises profusely after missing the penalty in Italy-Germany: 'Unfortunately this is football'.

The striker was subbed in mere minutes away from the end of the quarter-final's extra time, with no other purpose than to take a penalty, but he shot it high over the bar.

“As well as apologising, I'd like to add that I'm sorry I disappointed all the people who lived, rejoiced, believed in, and ultimately suffered for this team,” Zaza wrote on Instagram, posting a photo of the entire Azzurri team.

“I take my responsibilities, as I've always done, and I go on, knowing that this group made Italians proud – the real Italians, that is, those who always supported us, regardless of the value of the team.

“I tried to spot them before the match and look them in the eyes, so I'd know we were not just 23 players but a people.

“I feel that I should thank all the people who backed me after this episode, as they know that mine was not arrogance. This is something that I can't stress enough.

“And above all else I want to say that I too am a supporter of the national team, so in spite of being disappointed, sad and angry with myself, I'm also proud to have witnessed the resurgence of a nation that is different from all the others.

“What happened will stay with me for my entire life. It was the team's most important moment, and of course my own. And I failed it.

“Perhaps a few years from now people will only remember the episodes, and not those 23 who gave their whole soul in training so they could be ready for every game.

“But we're playing football, and that's how it is. Once again sorry.”

Byandrea

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