The Italians 19:58 - Jun 16 with 1386 views | saint22 | No one sings their anthem quite as passionately as they do They really believe they are the best | | | | |
The Italians on 20:23 - Jun 16 with 958 views | pjt50 | They've also got a stirring anthem. If I knew the words I'd sing along myself. Better than the dirge that we've got. | |
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The Italians on 21:00 - Jun 16 with 923 views | dirk_doone | How stat? "Italy have scored 29 goals since they last conceded one." In major tournaments the Italians and Germans always believe they can win but this year the Germans seem to have lost a bit of that belief. [Post edited 16 Jun 2021 21:01]
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The Italians on 21:12 - Jun 16 with 909 views | dirk_doone |
The Italians on 21:00 - Jun 16 by dirk_doone | How stat? "Italy have scored 29 goals since they last conceded one." In major tournaments the Italians and Germans always believe they can win but this year the Germans seem to have lost a bit of that belief. [Post edited 16 Jun 2021 21:01]
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Make that thirty. | |
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The Italians on 21:12 - Jun 16 with 912 views | saint22 |
The Italians on 20:23 - Jun 16 by pjt50 | They've also got a stirring anthem. If I knew the words I'd sing along myself. Better than the dirge that we've got. |
True enough Maybe it’s because they are Proud to sing about their country and not some outdated monarchy BS | | | |
The Italians on 21:22 - Jun 16 with 887 views | dirk_doone |
The Italians on 20:23 - Jun 16 by pjt50 | They've also got a stirring anthem. If I knew the words I'd sing along myself. Better than the dirge that we've got. |
It takes some learning, even in English: Brothers of Italy, Italy has woken, bound Scipio's helmet Upon her head. Where is Victory? Let her bow down, Because [as a] slave of Rome God created her. Let us join in a cohort, we are ready to die. We are ready to die, Italy has called. Let us join in a cohort, We are ready to die. We are ready to die, Italy has called! We were for centuries downtrodden, derided, because we are not one people, because we are divided. Let one flag, one hope gather us all. The hour has struck for us to unite. Let us unite, let us love one another, Union and love Reveal to the peoples The ways of the Lord. Let us swear to set free The land of our birth: United, by God, Who can overcome us? From the Alps to Sicily, Legnano is everywhere; Every man has the heart and hand of Ferruccio The children of Italy Are all called Balilla; Every trumpet blast sounds the Vespers. The mercenary swords Are feeble reeds. Already the Eagle of Austria Has lost its plumes. The blood of Italy, the Polish blood It drank, along with the Cossack, But it burned its heart. | |
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The Italians on 21:34 - Jun 16 with 871 views | pjt50 |
The Italians on 21:22 - Jun 16 by dirk_doone | It takes some learning, even in English: Brothers of Italy, Italy has woken, bound Scipio's helmet Upon her head. Where is Victory? Let her bow down, Because [as a] slave of Rome God created her. Let us join in a cohort, we are ready to die. We are ready to die, Italy has called. Let us join in a cohort, We are ready to die. We are ready to die, Italy has called! We were for centuries downtrodden, derided, because we are not one people, because we are divided. Let one flag, one hope gather us all. The hour has struck for us to unite. Let us unite, let us love one another, Union and love Reveal to the peoples The ways of the Lord. Let us swear to set free The land of our birth: United, by God, Who can overcome us? From the Alps to Sicily, Legnano is everywhere; Every man has the heart and hand of Ferruccio The children of Italy Are all called Balilla; Every trumpet blast sounds the Vespers. The mercenary swords Are feeble reeds. Already the Eagle of Austria Has lost its plumes. The blood of Italy, the Polish blood It drank, along with the Cossack, But it burned its heart. |
Sounds better in Italian... but then so do most things. | |
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The Italians on 21:47 - Jun 16 with 848 views | Saintsforeverj | The Italian team looks superb. I predict that they will win it. [Post edited 16 Jun 2021 21:48]
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The Italians on 21:52 - Jun 16 with 830 views | dirk_doone |
The Italians on 21:47 - Jun 16 by Saintsforeverj | The Italian team looks superb. I predict that they will win it. [Post edited 16 Jun 2021 21:48]
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This is one of the great Italian teams. After watching them in this game, the rest of the teams might just as well go home. | |
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The Italians on 21:55 - Jun 16 with 829 views | Saintsforeverj |
The Italians on 21:52 - Jun 16 by dirk_doone | This is one of the great Italian teams. After watching them in this game, the rest of the teams might just as well go home. |
Watched the game tonight and they really are a top team in all respects. Clinical, aggressive, physically strong, brilliant, defensively too. They will take some stopping. As soon as England meet Italy, Portugal, Belgium or France, we will have our work cut out to get through. Italy look the best of all the teams imo. [Post edited 16 Jun 2021 21:57]
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The Italians on 22:08 - Jun 16 with 817 views | Sadoldgit | They do look very good but have played two very poor teams so far. Looking forward to seeing them have a proper test. | | | |
The Italians on 22:12 - Jun 16 with 815 views | kingslandstand1 |
The Italians on 22:08 - Jun 16 by Sadoldgit | They do look very good but have played two very poor teams so far. Looking forward to seeing them have a proper test. |
And another one still to play | | | |
The Italians on 22:21 - Jun 16 with 809 views | Sadoldgit | I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love; The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; The love that never falters, the love that pays the price The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice And there's another country, I've heard of long ago Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know; We may not count her armies, we may not see her King; Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering; And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase And her ways are ways of gentleness, and all her paths are peace | | | |
The Italians on 22:45 - Jun 16 with 784 views | Bicester_North | The Swiss team were a joke, they made it far too easy for Italy | |
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The Italians on 08:23 - Jun 17 with 670 views | Chesham_Saint |
The Italians on 21:12 - Jun 16 by saint22 | True enough Maybe it’s because they are Proud to sing about their country and not some outdated monarchy BS |
Nuanced as ever there 22…. | |
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The Italians on 08:26 - Jun 17 with 671 views | MattFinish |
The Italians on 21:00 - Jun 16 by dirk_doone | How stat? "Italy have scored 29 goals since they last conceded one." In major tournaments the Italians and Germans always believe they can win but this year the Germans seem to have lost a bit of that belief. [Post edited 16 Jun 2021 21:01]
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I think age has caught up with them. What will happen is they will re-invent themselves like they did a decade or so ago. | | | |
The Italians on 08:32 - Jun 17 with 667 views | stmichael | Yes unlike us they don't have an education system that teaches their young people to hate themselves and their country and their history . We can't even wave our national flag without some coont calling you a racist.. | |
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The Italians on 09:15 - Jun 17 with 654 views | saint22 |
The Italians on 08:23 - Jun 17 by Chesham_Saint | Nuanced as ever there 22…. |
I think nuance would get lost on most Chesham so better to be straight to the point | | | |
The Italians on 09:52 - Jun 17 with 645 views | Bazza |
The Italians on 08:32 - Jun 17 by stmichael | Yes unlike us they don't have an education system that teaches their young people to hate themselves and their country and their history . We can't even wave our national flag without some coont calling you a racist.. |
Good points but I do think our National Anthem needs replacing with something more uplifting and relevant. | | | |
The Italians on 10:26 - Jun 17 with 629 views | A1079 | I am not anti-monarchist or royalist and as I have grown older I have become more atuned to the fact that in some ways they are the glue that keeps things together. When I was a teenager or in my early 20's I was more radical in my views and leaned towards a Republican view but then I see how many Republics are run with despot heads of state and I think, whilst ours is not perfect unless you are sure you are going to replace it with something better then leave it as it is - warts and all. But, on the national anthem I have always found it strange that our anthem is based on getting behind an individual or a dynasty. It really should be about the heart and soul of our country. The anthem should be about getting behind your country not about one person or one family. StMichael is right. There should be a pride about our flag and our country which has been undermined by diversity politics. A focus in our education and media that somehow the displaying of the Union Jack or the England flag automatically makes you a suspect racist or extreme right wing. Yet, you go to most other countries and the flag is flown everywhere with pride and not with a sense of guilt. I am not sure how we redress the balance because even if you dare to speak out you are somehow perceived as being some low level nationalist. But back to the anthem, yes it should change to something that represents our nation and is up beat. "I vow to thee my country" or " Land of hope and glory" tend to be viewed as automatic options but there may be others. For England the natural choice is "Jerusalem" and when England are playing it should be that rather than the UK national anthem. | | | |
The Italians on 11:10 - Jun 17 with 608 views | Chesham_Saint |
The Italians on 09:15 - Jun 17 by saint22 | I think nuance would get lost on most Chesham so better to be straight to the point |
Haha. I like it! | |
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The Italians on 11:21 - Jun 17 with 601 views | Sadoldgit | Probably best not Jerusalem given our involvement in the problems between Palestine and Israel. Isn’t it also meant to be about the dreadful conditions during the industrial revolution? | | | |
The Italians on 11:54 - Jun 17 with 586 views | 1teeminants | The Welsh National anthem is the best there is IMO. Stirring stuff. If I was Welsh I’d be hoarse after belting that out. | |
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The Italians on 12:06 - Jun 17 with 581 views | SaintNick |
The Italians on 22:08 - Jun 16 by Sadoldgit | They do look very good but have played two very poor teams so far. Looking forward to seeing them have a proper test. |
This is my view, lets wait until they have played someone of note before we get carried away | |
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The Italians on 12:14 - Jun 17 with 576 views | Chesham_Saint |
The Italians on 11:54 - Jun 17 by 1teeminants | The Welsh National anthem is the best there is IMO. Stirring stuff. If I was Welsh I’d be hoarse after belting that out. |
Usually it is good (and I’ve seen Wales at the rugby many times) but I thought it was a bit half hearted by the Welsh team this time. | |
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The Italians on 12:18 - Jun 17 with 573 views | Chesham_Saint |
The Italians on 11:21 - Jun 17 by Sadoldgit | Probably best not Jerusalem given our involvement in the problems between Palestine and Israel. Isn’t it also meant to be about the dreadful conditions during the industrial revolution? |
I think you’re being too sensitive there, Sogs. So want if it references Jerusalem? The Scots have no qualms about being anti-English in their Flower song dirge. | |
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