POLAND: FOOTBALL/SOCCER: Supporters gather in Poznan ahead of Group C Italy against Croatia match, with some 2,000 Croatia supporters heavily outnumbering a group of about a hundred Italians

Record ID: 702177

  • Title: POLAND: FOOTBALL/SOCCER: Supporters gather in Poznan ahead of Group C Italy against Croatia match, with some 2,000 Croatia supporters heavily outnumbering a group of about a hundred Italians
  • Date: 15th June 2012
  • Summary: FAMILY WITH THREE CHILDREN DRESSED IN CROATIA SHIRTS
  • Embargoed: 30th June 2012 13:00
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  • Location: Poland
  • Country: Poland
  • Topics: Sports
  • Reuters ID: LVA3OQGY1ARL1JGS1UOUSZXHJ7KG
  • Story Text: Croatian football fans were out in force in Poznan on Thursday (June 14) - although the same could not be said for their Italian counterparts ahead of the two countries Group C clash at Euro2012.
    Morning rain kept many fans off the streets until lunchtime, but with an evening kick off there was plenty of time for both sets of supporters to get in a party mood before the game.
    When asked where all the Italians were, one Croatian fan said: "We don't know, we've been wondering. it seems they got scared of the rain, as if they were made of sugar. But we did see two or three cute Italian women, we hope more of them arrive by the evening."
    Meanwhile an Italian called Giovanni said: "There is only a few of us but we are the best Italy has, and we have no fear, from anyone. We are pleased to be representing Italy here."
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