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Dove si trova la curva dei tifosi locali?

Where is the home supporters' end?

Pronunciation

DOH-veh see TROH-vah la KOOR-vah day tee-FO-zee loh-KA-lee.

When to use it

When navigating to your seat. The curva is the curved end of Italian stadiums where the most passionate fans gather. Ask a steward or fellow fan.

What it means

La curva is the curved section at each end of an Italian stadium — the equivalent of the 'kop' or 'end' in English football. Tifosi locali are the home supporters. Tifosi (fans) comes from tifo — short for typhus, because their passion is infectious.

Variations

Dove si siedono i tifosi ospiti?

Where do the away supporters sit?

Away fans are always in a separate section.

Dove sono i posti in tribuna?

Where are the main stand seats?

La tribuna is the main seated stand.

C'è un settore per le famiglie?

Is there a family section?

Many Italian stadiums have dedicated family areas.

Mini Dialogue

— Dove si trova la curva dei tifosi locali? — La Curva Nord è là in fondo. La Curva Sud è dall'altra parte. — Quale è la più calda? — La Curva Nord — c'è l'ultras lì. — Grazie. Vado lì.

— Where is the home supporters' end? — The North End is over there at the back. The South End is on the other side. — Which is the more atmospheric? — The North End — the ultras are there. — Thank you. I'll go there.

Cultural Note

Italian football stadiums are divided into the curva (curved ends), the tribuna (main stands), and the distinti (side upper stands). The curva is where the organised supporter groups (ultras) stand and create the atmosphere with drums, flags, and coordinated chants.

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