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
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…
The 2006 crowd outside the old Hanover St. Caffe Graffiti. The cafe has moved to Cross Street. (Photo by jen_m_stewart on Flickr.) As always, the North End is a popular destination to watch the World Cup. Boston.com lists several destinations throughout the city, highlighting two in the neighborhood at Café Dello Sport on Hanover St. Read More…
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.
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.