BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
If you don’t already know, football in Italy is huge on any day and reaches fever pitch levels when the national team is doing well in international tournaments. Today is the case in point as Italy is in the Euro 2012 finals! This past Thursday, Italy defeated Germany 2- 1 in the semi-finals of the ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Soccer
Italy on ‘right track’ after beating world champs Spain
August 12, 2011
We were watching this match from half time and I was surprised to see that it was 1-1 at that time. To be fair, the goal that Italy scored touched a defender so there was some luck involved too. They play again tonight and let’s see if Italy is really on the right track. [Read ... Read More »
Soccer: Italy not yet as good as Germany, says Prandelli
February 11, 2011
When Germany scored the first goal we were all moaning. I told my husband that I would be happy to see a draw and that happened. Yes, I am still supporting Italy even when they may not be at their best. Forza Azzurri!! [Read more…] Read More »
Soccer: Italy slip from 5th to 11th in FIFA rankings
July 16, 2010
With Italy’s poor performance in the most recent World Cup, it’s no wonder that they are no longer ranked in the top 10. [Read more…] Read More »
No early World Cup exits for Italy’s civil servants
June 13, 2010
Italy is not the only country that will suffer from lower productivity as a result of the World Cup. The Civil Service Minister is taking a hard line about civil servants leaving work early to watch Italy’s matches. For Italy’s first match tomorrow against Paraguay, it won’t be a problem as it will be played ... Read More »
World Cup time again
June 13, 2010
I can’t believe I have been here for 4 years. A few months after I moved here, Italy won the World Cup and it was a sleepless night. I have to admit that I am so busy at the moment that I haven’t really been following what’s happening. It’s probably because Italy hasn’t played yet ... Read More »
Soccer: World champions Italy bid to prove critics wrong
June 11, 2010
I don’t think I am a critic and though it would be great for Italy to be World Champions again, I really doubt it will happen. Lippi, the coach who led Italy in the last World Cup championships doesn’t seem too concerned despite their questionable performance in several friendly matches. I sincerely hope the Italian ... Read More »
Soccer: Test of nerve stands between Inter and title
May 15, 2010
The Serie A is really down to the wire as the last match of the season tomorrow as Inter will need a win against Siena in order to be sure of scudetto. Roma supporters are not very hopeful as Siena is at the bottom of the table and will be relegated. If you follow, Italian ... Read More »
Italian Serie A: Inter vs. Lazio
May 1, 2010
This post is for those of you who are following Italian soccer. As you know my husband is a Lazio supporter and we were having a discussion on the upcoming match between Inter and Lazio. With the Serie A coming down to the wire, I asked him if Lazio will lose on purpose so that ... Read More »
Italian Soccer: Balotelli says sorry
April 2, 2010
If you have been following Italian soccer, you would probably know there was a spat going on between the Inter Milan striker Marco Balotelli and the coach Jose Mourinho. As a result of this row, Balotelli has been left on the sidelines for the past five matches. Balotelli has now finally apologized to the coach. Read More »