Giorgio Chiellini Denies 'Mind Games' With Jordi Alba Before Penalty Shootout

Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini has insisted he wasn't playing mind games with Jordi Alba before the penalty shootout in their Euro 2020 semi-final against Spain. Chiellini was seen laughing and jokingly punching Alba during the coin toss which Roberto Mancini's side won. Fans speculated that the 36-year-old was trying to get a psychological advantage over the Barcelona star, but the Juventus captain insisted he was just having fun.