Campo de' Fiori- soccer matches

Throughout much of the year the Campo is a popular spot for Romans to watch soccer matches. The bevy of bars that line the Campo offer many options for watching the games. And, when important matches are played, giant tv’s similar to those in Vatican square, are set up for the masses to observe the game. I was fortunate to take in one of those matches in the Campo. AS Roma was playing their final regular season game and would win the league championship with a win and an Inter Milan loss or tie that same day. It was a scorching Roman afternoon, and the Campo was packed. The mass of people let out a collective roar when Roma scored five minutes into the game. People were waving flags and scarves and any other paraphernalia that they had. The atmosphere was very intense. You didn’t want to walk away, even to get a drink on this hot day. But alas, AS Roma ended up tied at the end of 90 minutes, and their bitter rival Inter won to deny them of the championship. All the pandemonium was gone and you are left with the feeling of what could have been. Nonetheless, it was a unique experience which was very worthwhile.