Last Sunday, the Azzurri lifted an entire nation after Italians were hit hardest in Europe during the Covid-19 pandemic. After missing out on the 2018 World Cup, Italia showed true resilience and can now be crowned European champions for the second time in their history. This team awoke the hearts of Italians around this entire planet, and reminded us how sweet it is to taste the fruits of victory.

On the West Coast, the atmosphere and emotions were electric as more than 1,000 Italians gathered in our new Little Italy of Los Angeles in downtown San Pedro. This win is something our children and your children will remember for the rest of their lives. This win is what makes us Italian — when faced with the toughest challenges, we know how to find the heart to prevail.