Italy needs authenticity to rebuild national pride
- Source
- TuttosportTier 1
- By
- Guido Vaciago
- Published
Key points
- Italians support the national team only in major tournaments, not with the passion of other nations
- Mancini's return will be judged by results, with critics ready to revisit his Saudi Arabia move if things go wrong
- Other sports—tennis, volleyball, athletics—are building genuine national pride through authentic personalities and sincerity
Summary
Tuttosport argues that Italy's relationship with its national football team lacks the deep emotional connection seen in other countries. Fans are fickle—enthusiastic only during major competitions, quick to criticise, yet indifferent between tournaments. The piece suggests Roberto Mancini's controversial return will be judged solely on wins, with his lucrative Saudi Arabia stint weaponised if results disappoint.
The outlet contends that genuine national pride is emerging elsewhere: through Sinner's tennis success and the achievements of Italy's volleyball and athletics stars. The key, it argues, is authenticity—footballers speaking as normal people, dropping clichés and demonstrating sincere commitment to the shirt rather than performing for cameras.
Original headline
Italia, può aiutare la semplicità degli altri esempi azzurri
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