“A day as a Titans”, spotlight on the experience of the fans • newsrimini.it
San Marino-England it was not played only on the pitch, Stadium in San Marino, with up for grabs for the National Three Lions qualification for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. But it also developed over the two days in terms of hospitality proposals, social, sports, and food and wine experiences in the area, involving both English and Italian and San Marino supporters – without forgetting the stadium experience.
So the FSGC decided to organize “A day as the Titans”, in collaboration with the Joints of Castello di Borgo Maggiore, Serravalle and Montegiardino. The objective – concentrated – was to get to know San Marino far away to the participants, especially to the English and Italian public involved. Closed number event (60) with a lot of buses available for the whole day of November 14, starting from the Federico Crescentini stadium in Fiorentino, where a friendly match was held between England Fans FC and Tifo Titano, which was also attended by some San Marino Legends such as Bacciocchi, Canti, Gennari And Fabio Bollini, as well as San Marino fans from Italy and Europe. Not surprisingly, the captain was German: Josef Junker, historical fan of the San Marino national team, who often follows from the stands of the San Marino Stadium moving by car from his Munich. Measure victory gained in extremis for the British (2-1), after the momentary equalizer by Alexandro Burgagni – National eSport of San Marino – and with a lot of penalty on the crossing for Tifo Titano who wore the dark blue uniform of the national team.
Purchased by fans / players through the solidarity initiative proposed by the FSGC, it will be destined to benefit from the proceeds of just under 1,000 euros. Evocative lunch with a strong medieval setting, under the splendid arches of the historic center of Borgo Maggiore in the presence of the Captain of the Castle and subsequent transfer in the afternoon to Montegiardino, where there was no lack of activities involving the sixty participants. The first citizen of Montegiardino guided the fans from the visit to the “Montegiardino Miele di Guiducci” company to the historic center of the Castle, to conceive an archery exhibition. Last but not least, it really needs to be said, the historic “Industria Dolciaria La Serenissima” opened the doors of its laboratory, where it produced a celebratory version of the meeting between England and San Marino of the well-known Tre Monti Cake under curious eyes and beware of guests who have come from outside the border.
The group then moved to the San Marino Outlet Experience, partner of the San Marino Football Federation, where they bought the day tour on the eve of San Marino – making purchases and taking full advantage of the discount card dedicated to them. The first of the activities – without forgetting the game, of course – defined within the administrative perimeter of the Serravalle Castle, whose council was always represented by its captain during the day.
Coming to the qualification challenge for the Qatar 2022 World Cup between San Marino and England, both citizens and tourists will be able to observe the installations and promotional activities of the meeting, an integrated part of the celebrations of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the FSGC. The uncommon colors with which the National team of San Marino took the field recall the ancient flag of the Republic and the FSGC decided to dye the North Tribune of the San Marino Stadium with the same chromatic effect, through collaboration with the Spacecannon company. (formerly part of CONI for a project similar to Casa Italia, on the occasion of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics). An effect of sure impact, which turned the spotlight – it is appropriate to say – on the challenge between the national teams of San Marino and England, welcoming with warmth and taste the fans who took their seats in the stands giving a splendid glance even to those who had found themselves admiring the stadium from more distant points. A bit like on the occasion of the coloring of the Three Towers, which are also illuminated in the colors of the ancient flag of our Republic.
Not only fans, but also partners and companies. In fact, on Monday afternoon, the FSGC organized a B2B event in which to meet its partners, describing the potential of the Federation and its 360 ° commitment. Mainly football, but not only: from social to territory, from culture to food and wine, from hospitality to health, the San Marino Football Federation has proved to be at the forefront and full of proposals that have already met the more than positive feedbacks of the various institutions and people involved, whether they were English, Italian or San Marino.
Finally, the San Marino Football Federation wishes to thank sincere thanks to the Giunte di Castello di Borgo Maggiore, Montegiardino and Serravalle for the willingness shown in the planning phase of these articulated events, as well as for the constant presence during the intense Sunday dedicated to the English fans. , Italians and San Marino citizens. As well as the group of English fans England Fans FC, who responded enthusiastically to the proposal, paying homage to both the Federation and the local institutions with flags and plaques of the event. An experience that has received great and positive feedback from all the parties involved and that the San Marino Football Federation intends to repeat at every home game of the Titans.
FSGC | Press office