World Cup fever engulfed Boston’s North End neighborhood on Saturday as Italy won its first game against England, 2-1. Lines were building outside the caffes and restaurants hours in advance of game time. Blue is the color of the streets! Forza Italia!
Lines outside Caffe Dello Sport building hours before the first Italy – England game on Saturday
Caffe Paradiso owner, Adrianna DiStefano, with Italia fans
Pushcarts on Cross Street complete with the North End’s World Cup dress code
Like to watch soccer in the North End? How about bringing the FIFA World Cup to Boston? Here is the link to sign the petition: http://www.gousabid.com/city/local/boston-ma Click image to enlarge.
Despite being eliminated in a 2-1 loss against Belgium, USA soccer fans showed their red, white and blue spirit on Tuesday with record breaking crowds. Here are some photos of fans cheering for USA at Boston’s North End cafes as well as at City Hall Plaza. (Photos by Matt Conti.) Photos by Matt Conti. Click Read More…
Remember 2006, when the North End’s Hanover Street was filled by thousands of fans to celebrate Italy’s World Cup victory? Well, that won’t happen this year. Italy is not in the World Cup for the first time since 1958. The United States team did not make it either, so the mood around town is more Read More…
4 Replies to “World Cup: Excitement Builds as Italy Wins First Game – Forza Azzurri!”
World Cup-Awesome day! Gino Vincenzo Colafella.
Wow! Great photos of a great event!
Wow what great photos and no better place to watch the World Cup than the North End.
World Cup-Awesome day! Gino Vincenzo Colafella.
Wow! Great photos of a great event!
Wow what great photos and no better place to watch the World Cup than the North End.
World Cup-Awesome day! Gino Vincenzo Colafella.