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PhrasesAt a Football MatchForza Juve! / Forza Inter! / Forza Milan!
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Forza Juve! / Forza Inter! / Forza Milan!

Come on Juventus! / Come on Inter! / Come on Milan!

Pronunciation

FOR-tsah. The 'z' in 'forza' is the voiced 'dz' sound, like in 'adze'.

When to use it

Shout throughout the match to encourage your team. 'Forza' is the most fundamental word in Italian football support — adapt it to any team name.

What it means

Forza is the imperative meaning force or strength — used as 'come on'. It is the most universal Italian football cheer and works with any club name. Together with the team name, it forms the basic unit of Italian football language.

Variations

Dai! Dai! Dai!

Come on! Come on! Come on!

'Dai' (imperative of dare, meaning give it) is the universal encouragement.

Andiamo!

Let's go!

Used to urge the team forward, especially before kick-off.

Vinci! Vinci! Vinci!

Win! Win! Win!

Direct imperative command to the players.

Mini Dialogue

— Forza Juve! — Forza! Forza! — Dai, tira! — Goooool! — Forza Juve! Uno a zero!

— Come on Juve! — Come on! Come on! — Come on, shoot! — Goooal! — Come on Juve! One nil!

Cultural Note

Juventus are known as 'la Vecchia Signora' (the Old Lady). Inter Milan are 'la Beneamata' (the Beloved). AC Milan are 'il Diavolo' (the Devil). These nicknames are used lovingly by fans. 'Forza' can be combined with any of these: 'Forza Vecchia Signora' is just as common as 'Forza Juve'.