After Saturday's prediction for Brazil to win the Copa America final went south Prophet Badu Kobi perhaps jinxed the popular it is coming home mantra for England as the trophy rather went to Rome.

The controversial man of God 24 hours earlier had predicted that the Samba boys of Brazil will beat the Albiceleste of  Argentina to win the Copa America title in Maracana but Angel Di Maria had other ideas.

Prophet Badu Kobi is famed for his heart wrenching prophecies about top personalities and political parties in Ghana but has now veered into the murky waters of football prediction.

His first two predictions have hit the rocks as he has been a laughing stock after England failed to win the Euro 2020 after he said it will be an easy win for the English side.

England's bid to end their 55-year wait for a major trophy ended in the familiar agony of defeat in a penalty shootout as Italy claimed the Euro 2020 crown at Wembley.

On a night of anticipation, tension and ultimate heartbreak in a feverish atmosphere, England looked on course for their most joyous day since 30 July 1966 when Luke Shaw gave them the perfect start after two minutes.

Italy, unbeaten in 33 matches before this final, slowly edged their way back into the game and were level in the 67th minute when Leonardo Bonucci pounced after England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford turned Marco Verratti's header on to a post.

And after a tense period of extra time failed to find a winner, it was on to penalties and bitter disappointment for England manager Gareth Southgate and his players, who had gone into this final on a wave of expectation and high emotion.

England missed three of their five penalties, Marcus Rashford hitting a post and Gianluigi Donnarumma denying Jadon Sancho before - so cruelly for such a fine young player - Arsenal teenager Bukayo Saka also saw the giant Italy goalkeeper save his spot-kick.

Harry Kane and Harry Maguire scored for England but, while Pickford kept hopes alive with saves from Andrea Belotti and Jorginho, Domenico Berardi, Bonucci and Federico Bernardeschi scored for Italy. VIDEO BELOW: