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The Sun
16-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Italians don't joke' – Moment Leonardo Bonucci wipes out Steph Houghton with crunching tackle at Soccer Aid
FOOTIE fans were left stunned by Leonardo Bonucci's brutal tackle on Steph Houghton. The Euro 2020 winner lined up for the World XI in Sunday evening's Soccer Aid match against England at Old Trafford. 5 5 5 The recently retired Italian never missed an opportunity to stick a crunching challenge on his opponents during his trophy-laden career. And his all-or-nothing mantra resulted in him leaving former Lionesses star Houghton in a heap during the charity clash at the Theatre of Dreams. The 38-year-old wiped out Houghton as she looked to get on the end of a ball played down the wing. Bonucci got the ball, but his follow-through sent Houghton crashing into the turf. The tackle, understandably, went viral and footie fans took to social media to express their shock. One wrote on X: "He took her out." And another said: "He took the ball off her professionally, that's not a foul from Bonucci." One remarked: "That's holding back for Bonucci." Another chimed: "Italians love defending. Good tackle." Tony Bellew forced off FIVE MINUTES into Soccer Aid and helped down Old Trafford tunnel Women's Euro 2022 winner Houghton recovered from the crunching challenge and continued playing. And there was clearly no ill will towards Bonucci as she embraced her fellow retired defender after the match. Bonucci shared a photo of himself with his arm around Houghton after the match on his Instagram story with the accompanying caption: "She's still alive!!!" Houghton saw the funny side of the post and reshared it to her own story, writing: "My guy." The World XI bested England 5-4 thanks to FOUR GOALS from Carlos Tevez and a shock winner from Big Zuu.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bonucci recreates iconic picture trolling England after London Marathon
Leonardo Bonucci completed the London Marathon on Sunday and recreated an iconic picture he had posted after a Euro 2020 Final against England. The former Italian defender retired last summer and has been following coaching courses to become a football head coach in the coming years. On Sunday, he received a medal after completing the London Marathon, which he celebrated by sharing an iconic picture on social media. Back in 2021, Bonucci and Chiellini posed with a plate of pasta, aiming a dig at England, who had lost the Euro 2020 Final on penalties against the Azzurri at Wembley Stadium. This time, Bonucci was alone, but he still had a plate of pasta in front of him, so he posted a new picture on Instagram, writing: 'Good London habits.' View this post on Instagram
