Italian fan Vettese supports England amidst World Cup absence of Azzurri

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Italian fan Vettese supports England amidst World Cup absence of Azzurri
Summary

Luca Vettese, an English-born supporter of Italian descent, feels conflicted as the Italian national team misses its third consecutive World Cup. The Azzurri, four-time winners, last qualified in 2014 and have not participated in the tournament since then. Despite his disappointment, Vettese is also rooting for England, having witnessed Italy's victory over them in the Euro 2020 final. He has created a humorous social media campaign for his family's ice cream business, relating to his dual support and the situation in Italian football.

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  • Luca Vettese is a fan of both Italy and England.
  • Italy has missed three consecutive World Cups since 2014.
  • Vettese attended Italy's Euro 2020 final victory over England.
  • He launched a social media campaign for his family’s ice cream business.
  • The campaign reflects his mixed emotions about the World Cup.
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English-born from an Italian family Luca Vettese has mixed World Cup emotions.

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