IT’S coming Rome..
Families get together to cheer on Mancini’s Azzurri
MAMMA Mia! Italians across Ireland are biting their nails today in anticipation of the Euros final against England tomorrow.
Roberto Mancini’s men will line out against Gareth Southgate’s side at Wembley.
And for the Borza family, it will be a nerve-wracking matchbut one they are looking forward to.
They own chippers across Dublin and will all be meeting up to watch the match together.
Jessica Borza, whose family moved to Ireland three generations ago, said: “We’re very anxious but we’re excited. It’s brilliant to get to a final and have something to look forward to like this.
“It’s crazy how many Irish people are getting on board with
Italy too. We’ll all be watching it together. We tried to rent a screen but we can’t get them so we have a projector and all the Italian stations at home so we’re just going to watch it there.
“We’re originally from Frosinone which is South of Rome but my family have been here for three generations so probably 50 or 60 years.”
Her brother Silvio, who runs Silvio’s in Templeogue, is also confident that Italy will take home the trophy.
He added: “I’m hoping they do it but it’s so hard to know.”
Football mad Luca Bianchi is another fan gearing up for the match.
He said: “I’m so excited to see the final and hopefully see Italy take it home again.
“It’s been a hard year with Covid and all the restrictions so to have a final of a huge championship like this to look forward to is just amazing.
“I think Italy will win 2-1 or maybe