Switzerland-Italy: “a match like no other in Ticino”.image: saïnath bovay
As the clash planned for this Saturday in Berlin approaches, the Ticino press is in turmoil, as are social networks. Comments, mockery and memes are multiplying around a “match like no other” for the Italian-speaking canton.
27.06.2024, 12:0127.06.2024, 12:23
Saturday at 6 p.m., Switzerland will face Italy in the round of 16 in Berlin. A very important match for Murat Yakin’s team, and which, in Ticino, has already started. Right at the moment when Germany and Italy scored these decisive goals, in the last minute of their matches against Switzerland and Croatia, recalls the Corriere del Ticino.
“These two goals gave rise to the most feared, but also the most anticipated clash of the round of 16: the one between Switzerland and Italy,” continues the daily, before adding:
“A match which, especially in Ticino, is never like the others”
Indeed, in recent days, Ticino has been in turmoil. “It is without a doubt the sporting event of the year,” comments Tio. “The fever is already very high as Switzerland-Italy approaches.”
Because, in this canton, Italy is everywhere. Outside and, above all, within its borders. Nearly 20% of the Ticino population has Italian nationality, according to the OFS. More than 78,000 cross-border workers – out of a population of around 350,000 inhabitants – go there every day to work. It is not surprising that the cantonal press unanimously speaks of a “derby”.
“It’s a question of the heart, of open wounds and of experience,” says the Corriere del Ticino. “Moments and memories which have marked, more or less deeply, the Ticino supporters”. Before qualifying:
“The culture, the habits and the faults are, on closer inspection, the same.”
The fact remains that “this rivalry, especially in Ticino, is keenly felt”. “The unrest is growing” and, unsurprisingly, “the mockery and memes have been raining down since Monday evening.” Indeed, social networks have been on fire since the announcement of the shock. Even since before, when the possibility of the meeting was first mentioned.
Demonstration:
“Ticino if Switzerland-Italy were to take place in the round of 16”Image: Instagram/Ticinese Medio
On Instagram, “Switzerland-Italy has already started”, summarizes the account “Non parlo lo svizzero” (literally I don’t speak Swiss), recently qualified as the “official memeur of the canton” by an RSI journalist. Small selection.
An image that sums up the atmosphere very well
Image: Instagram/I don’t speak Swiss
It’s going to be crazy
“POV: Ticino on Saturday evening during Switzerland-Italy in the round of 16.”
Tense situation at work
“Colleagues from the border today at the office in Ticino”Image: Instagram/Bar Nüm
Potentially mean jokes are to be expected
“You are the only Swiss in your company and your colleagues from Calabria, Sicily, Puglia, Campania, Lombardy, Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna are starting to prepare jokes on the occasion of the probable victory of Italy against Switzerland. »
The food couldn’t be missing
Image: Instagram/Bar Nüm
There is hope
“Switzerland has won the world pizza championship.”
Image: Instagram/Ticinese Medio
Add fuel to the fire, definition
It’s time to release the official Euro jersey, which will make EVERYONE angry.Image: Facebook/Francesco Sottobosco
Horns, subject of discord
“POV: You see an Italian honking his horn 61 minutes after the end of the game.”
While waiting for the moment of truth, one last statistical fact. “The Azzurri are the team that Switzerland has faced most often in its history,” recalls The region. Since May 7, 1911, there have been 61 official matches. The results, it must be admitted, are not particularly encouraging:
“Indeed, there have only been eight Swiss victories, a success rate of 13%”
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