Mattarella’s exultation drives Italians crazy

«Great gratitude to Roberto Mancini and to our players. They represented Italy well and honored sport ”: this is the hot statement with which Sergio Mattarella celebrates the victory of Italy a Euro 2020. But these words will not remain etched in the memory of the Italians, since all, thanks to the images of Rai, we have instead seen the not so composed exultation in the moment of Bonucci’s equalizer that led to the final into extra time and then to kicks. of rigor. The President of the Republic first raises his hands and then lets out an applause while smiling with satisfaction.

And then there is the video published by the Quirinale Twitter account in which Mattarella, viewed from behind, applauds the team during the award ceremony.

An exultation that has not escaped the users on Twitter who have retweeted over and over again videos of the president’s celebration. “He looks like a hooligan in a suit and tie,” jokes one fan. He clearly said ‘Daje’! ”Someone writes. “Mattarella rejoices like Pertini”, comments another. Mattarella had arrived at Wembley with blue tie and mask, rekindling the tradition of presidents who attend the finals of the European and World Cups. And he also brought him luck.