(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 12 - German Chancellor Angela Merkel and
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen were among
those congratulating Italy Monday on their Euro2020 win over
England Sunday night.
"I can express on behalf of the Chancellor and the German
government our best wishes to the team and to all the country,
for this fabulous tournament," said Merkel's spokesman Steffen
Seibert.
Von der Leyen's spokesman Erica Memer said the EC chief had said
before the match she was supporting Italy "and she is obviously
very happy with this result". (ANSA).
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