ROME – He was the most anticipated star of the pre-match, at the Italian Cup final at the Olimpico between Atalanta And Juventus. More than Del Piero And Stromberg who had accompanied the cup onto the pitch. Yet, he didn’t go far from the center forward who missed the decisive penalty at the end of the match. At least if you listen to the public’s opinions.
Al Bano, criticism for Mameli’s anthem
There was everything to get excited about. The two curves painted with colorful choreographies. The lights and fireworks. Only the national anthem was missing. Not that it hasn’t been sung. Indeed, for the occasion the Lega Serie A had chosen a noble name of Italian song, that of Al Bano Carrisi. Who, defying the noise of the stadium and the chants of the fans, sang Goffredo Mameli’s song a cappella, without any basis. Hidden under his traditional white panama, Al Bano took center stage. But soon his charge ended up altering the traditional notes of the Italian song. A certainly personal reinterpretation, but one that did not convince television viewers.
Al Bano shouts “Italy” three times at the Olimpico
On social media, as always ruthless, many have not failed to comment with a certain acrimony on the performance of the singer from Cellino San Marco. Especially for that ending, in which, almost seeking the support of the stadium – but it is a stadium, not a theater – he intoned the word “Italiaaaa” three times. Screamed louder and louder, but without follow-up, deviating from the script of Mameli’s text.
Ruthless social media with Al Bano
To think that, initially, the Lega Serie A had thought of entrusting the anthem to the Rich and the Poor. An idea later discarded in favor of the Apulian singer. To which, however, the comments left no escape: “An embarrassing performance”, or “Al Bano screwed up”, are just some of the opinions tranchant who condemn Carrisi. In truth, when he left the field, he himself seemed less than satisfied. Or maybe it was just an impression.
