Fans of the yellow and red gathered as they do every year to await midnight. Piazza Navona is awash in hues of yellow and red. An hour before the official start of the celebrations for the 98th birthday of Roma, the atmosphere is already heated in the heart of the capital. Hundreds of fans have gathered near the Fountain of the Four Rivers, amidst chants, smoke bombs, and flags, to kick off an evening of passion and loyalty while they eagerly wait for midnight.
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Time 23. 25 – The procession continues. They are now at Piazza delle Cinque Lune and continue their march. 23:00. 10 – Now the procession is leaving the square. They are headed towards Vicar’s Office Street. 11 PM. 01 – The procession has yet to depart from Piazza Navona. The number of fans continues to grow: the count has now impressively reached a whopping ten thousand. 000 fans
10:35 PM – We are nearing midnight. The number has now surpassed 6000, fans who have made their way to Piazza Navona. The parade has begun, lead by the banner reading ‘July 22, 1927’ with the first chants for the southern curve resonating.
Time: 22. Piazza Navona is virtually filled, with approximately 4,000 fans responding to the call to celebrate Roma’s birthday together. The atmosphere is electric, with chants, flags, and smoke bombs that color the heart of the Capital, creating a true wave of yellow-red passion. 9.59 PM – Despite the pleas not to bring firecrackers, a “big one” was still launched during the celebrations. The explosion stirred up a brief moment of tension among those present, but it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the fans. They continued to sing and celebrate the grand day of the yellow-and-red club.
9 P.M. 50 – More than 3,000 fervent fans have thronged Piazza Navona. Following the resounding chorus for De Rossi, their chants now ring out for Ranieri. The excitement continues to intensify at 9 pm. 38 – Piazza Navona is nearly full
9:20 PM – The official start is fast approaching. Meanwhile, Piazza Navona continues to fill up. A good 2000 fans have arrived for the celebration. As the clock strikes 21. 15 – Among the first chants sung by the fans gathered in Piazza Navona, the classic “As long as you see this flag waving” was not missing. Applause and chants also for Daniele De Rossi. Time 21. 10 – Already 700, the fans present at the 98th birthday of Roma. The first cheers have started near the Fountain of the Four Rivers. Flags and smoke bombs accompany the journey of the Roma fans. The atmosphere, just an hour before official kick-off, is heated.