I was waiting to post this with some pictures, but they’re absolutely garbage. Apparently the RAZR camera isn’t even usable in low light.

Anyway, last Saturday I was lucky enough to score some tickets to the Italy vs France game at San Siro in Milan. Needless to say the tickets were almost impossible to find but a friendly Italian concierge was able to score some row 2 lower-level tickets with the help of a little grease.

The event was one of the most fantastic experiences I’ve ever had. Words can’t describe it honestly. We got there a little late and as we walked in 90,000 Italians were singing one of Pavarotti’s most famous songs in tribute to the great tenor. It was one of the most emotional things I’ve experienced. After that there was the French national anthem that was barely audible over the boos and whistling of the Italian fans. After the comments made by France’s trainers, there was no love for France in the stadium. The game itself was somewhat of a disappointment, ending in a 0-0 tie. In any case, the experience of 90,000 proud fans is something else. I thought Wild hockey games were exhilarating, and the Xcel center only holds 18,000.