Albanian fans show support ahead of Euros match against Italy

Highlights

Albanian fans and Italian supporters gather in a west German city ahead of the Euros match.
Albania's rise in footballing scene praised by Matt Barlow for their journey from obscurity to hope.
Excitement builds up as underdogs Albania face reigning Euros champions Italy.

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Albania fans broke spaghetti in front of Italian fans ahead of Euros 2024 clash. Both nations' fans taunted each other playfully before the game. The Albanian supporter broke spaghetti, a cardinal sin in Italy's culinary tradition, but both groups cheered, showing no hard feelings. England fans chanted and waved flags ahead of their first game against Serbia. Albania faces tough opponents in Euro 2024 but has risen in footballing prominence with a new South American influence and players rejecting offers from other nations. The national team, under Sylvinho, is harnessing the diaspora to become a Balkan force in the tournament.

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