Football

And so bleary thoughts turn to the ultimate test: Italy. The best team in Euro 2020 so far. Undisputed world football heavyweights. And, let’s face, just an outstanding nation in general: Leonardo da Vinci, buffalo mozzarella, Monica Bellucci, Negronis, the Venus of Urbino, the scent of neroli blossom, gelato, Elena Ferrante, La grande bellezza, central defenders carved out of Carrara marble, the suspicious moustache of assistant coach Alberico Evani... I mean, ti amo and everything. But I’m afraid we must now beat you at football.

ftfy, no mention of Sophia Loren