Vittoria!  All of Roma is ecstatic at the World Cup victory.  Just after the penalty shot that won them the game, you could stand anywhere in the street and hear an entire nation shouting.  Not long after that, the uncommonly quiet Via del Corso was packed with fans (myself included) marching up and down shouting and waving flags throughout the night.

The next day (Monday) over a million people gathered in the Circus Maximus to welcome the team home.  The bus carrying the team inched its way around the city as everyone, young and old, cheered them on as they hoisted the World Cup for all to see.

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