National team in triumph. From Africa to London, the ‘miracle’. San Marino goes around the world

The San Marino people gave a star-like welcome to their national football team, which returned to the Republic after the feat in Liechtenstein which allowed the Titans to make a historic leap in category to the Nations League. Smoke bombs, flags and fireworks at the San Marino Stadium for the coach Roberto Cevoli and his boys. A success, that of the small San Marino national team which really went around the world in the space of 24 hours. On social media and in print. Coming all the way to Africa. A dream come true that did not go unnoticed. From Cinderella to prom queen. All in one night. Because before the match in Vaduz on the last day of the Nations League, they had played 209, losing 197, drawing 10 and winning only two, one of which came last September 5th, at home against Liechtenstein, after 140 matches without a single joy. A success that goes around the world, but which the blue and white players enjoyed with their people the other evening. A success also celebrated by the government of San Marino. “It is always exciting to see San Marino athletes achieve such significant goals – the government’s message – The result obtained with sacrifice and dedication is testimony to the great commitment, determination and passion that the players and technical staff put on the pitch when they have to defend the colors of our country’s flag. Despite the size often imposing prohibitive challenges on us, our athletes have always demonstrated that extraordinary results can be achieved with attention, preparation and team spirit.” Lazzari, Nanni and Golinucci were the heroes of the evening, the goalscorers. “The plays you saw – comments midfielder Alessandro Golinucci – did not arrive randomly but we tried them with the coach in training, and my goal came just like that. A victory that was achieved right from the start, in the sense that we we played 90 minutes and we dominated and it’s a deserved victory on the pitch.” “It was a beautiful victory – says midfielder Lorenzo Lazzari – After the goal we conceded we took a bit of a beating, but then we made up for it. Well done everyone, I’m very happy.”