Even though some may say soccer is not a real sport, in Europe soccer is the most popular and most played sport. Italians take their soccer very seriously. There are many different regional teams that are followed and when the national competitions come around Italians are glued to the TV to watch their home country play.
In my house, there is almost always a soccer game on the TV. You can hear it from anywhere in the house and also hear whoever is watching it yelling at the TV. When the big games are on and a loss happens, its best to just stay far away.
In addition to watching the game, there is some superstitious acts and back talking that are done in order to ensure a win for Italy. During the world cup, my dad had to wear the same underwear while watching each game. When the game went into overtime, everyone was on the edge of their seats. My father, however, was yelling from the other room. He couldn't see the TV but was yelling about everything the coach decided on. He then was standing in the doorway and would walk away. He did this for at least 5 minutes. He not only did that but was yelling about the choice the coach made in players for the penalty kick. He said that "Why would he put that idiot in?!" But when the idiot won the game for us, he was singing a different tune.
Italians are passionate about many things, soccer included. If you ever have the opportunity to watch a soccer game with an Italian, it could be the funniest thing ever or a scary site to see.
Sorry. England are my team.
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