On Friday in Munich, Chiellini once again showed he is the best defender’s defender and his interpretation of his role is an art form. “Destruction,” he likes to say, “is also a creative ...

Chiellini made his Italy debut in 2004; Bonucci, only two years younger but a much later bloomer, joined him in 2010. Between them, they now have made 219 appearances for their country, the vast ...

Chiellini, it turned out, was interested in the idea, too. Chiellini was out of contract at the end of this year, set to depart Juventus after originally joining in 2005.