Jorginho is Europe's Footballer of the Year

“I am very happy with the prize,” said Jorginho, thanking everyone “who helped me on this journey.” The 29-year-old has been playing in London since 2018 and was one of the top performers in Chelsea's triumph in the Europa League in 2019. Even under Tuchel, who took over Chelsea in January, the native Brazilian, who has been playing for Italy since 2016, is one of the key players - just as he was in the Squadra Azzurra in the European Championship triumph. In the semi-final in London against Spain, Jorginho scored the last try in the penalty shootout, Italy celebrated. In the final against England, the 29-year-old failed from the spot. But because the following Bukayo Saka also missed for the hosts, the Italians celebrated their rousing night of victory. When the best players in the individual parts of the team were chosen, Borussia Dortmund's star striker Erling Haaland was honored. Bayern's Robert Lewandowski was also up for election. Kjaer honored The gala got off to an emotional start. The medical team that saved the life of Danish international Christian Eriksen during the European Championships was honored with the President's Award. “I can only express my deepest respect to them. They deserve this award more than anyone else,” said UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin. The Danish captain Simon Kjaer, who thanked him via video link, was also honored. “As captain, I feel obliged to accept this award for the team,” said Kjaer. Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in Copenhagen on June 12th during the European Championship group game against Finland and had to be resuscitated. The quick action of the doctors saved Eriksen from death. Kjaer had previously reacted quickly on the pitch and recognized the seriousness of the situation.

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Jorginho is Europe's Footballer of the Year

Italian European champion Jorginho has been voted Europe's Footballer of the Year. The 29-year-old from Chelsea FC beat N'Golo Kanté and Kevin De Bruyne in the coach and journalist vote of the European Football Union UEFA.

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