Why are Italy called the Azzurri?

It owes its name to the fact that it is the color of the Savoy family, the dynasty that reigned in Italy from 1861 to 1946. …

What does the word Azzurri mean?

The Blues
Azzurri is of course the nickname for the Italian national team. And simply translated means ‘The Blues’ – not the most intimidating of names but one that has stood the test of time.

What is Forza Azzurri?

come on, the blues
“Forza Azzurri!” (“come on, the blues!”) is the famous cry from Italian fans. The word “forza,” however, also means “strength,” and Mancini has proven himself to be a master of drawing bucket loads of it from the depths of despair.

Why is Azzurri blue?

Italian sports teams play in blue shirts rather than the colours of their national flag in a custom dating back to the country’s pre-republican days. Blue was the official colour of the Royal House of Savoy and this tribute to the Italian monarchy survives today.

Why do Italians wear blue?

The Italians’ football and rugby (both codes) teams wear blue in honour of the House of Savoy, under whom Italy was unified in 1861. The Italians wore a light blue scarf, which then remained as the sporting colour in Italy.

Why do Italy have 4 stars?

ROME: The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Monday unveiled its new logo with four stars representing the country’s World Cup triumphs ahead of the 2018 finals in Russia. “The new logo has made the four-star world triumphs more visible because they represent the pride of the whole country.”

What do Italian fans shout?

“Olé, Olé, Olé” is a chant used in sport.

Why is Italy’s Kit Blue?

But from 1911, it was decided that Italy should play in Savoy blue to reflect the colour of its then-Royal Family the House of Savoy. Though Italy became a republic in 1946, the blue colour of its kit was maintained and blue is still featured on the Italian presidential standard.

Why does Germany wear white?

Germany: According to the book entitled “All the Colors of Football” by Sergio Salvi and Alessandro Savorelli, the Mannschaft wear white because the German Football Federation was founded in 1900 when white was the national color of the country between 1867 and 1918 as in the former flag of the German Empire Prussia.

Why do toilets in Italy not have seats?

We asked Italian friends about the frequent absence of toilet seats, and they helped to fill in the blanks. Apparently, the toilet seats are there originally but, then, they break. The seats break because people stand on them. People stand on them because they are not kept clean enough to sit on.

Why do Juventus have 3 stars?

Juventus F.C. wear 3 stars above their crest to represent the 30 league championships they have amassed. Also present in the image are the Scudetto and the Coccarda, worn by the current holders of the Serie A and Coppa Italia titles respectively.