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Watch: Boston’s North End celebrates Italy’s Euro Cup win

Boston's "little Italy" celebrated Italy's 3-2 shootout victory over England in the Euro Cup.

Fans celebrated Italy’s 3-2 victory over England in the streets of Boston’s North End following the final game of the UEFA European Championship in 2021. Christiana Botic/The Boston Globe

By Mia McCarthy

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Boston’s post-victory reputation was on display in the North End after Italy’s Euro Cup win filled the neighborhood’s streets with celebrations on Sunday night.

Following Italy’s 3-2 shootout victory over England, soccer fans stormed the streets Boston’s North End — a historically Italian neighborhood — for hours of flag-waving and “It-al-ia” chanting.

Here are some of the highlights:

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Fans celebrated Italy’s 3-2 victory over England in the Streets of Boston’s North End Sunday night. (Christiana Botic for The Boston Globe) – Christiana Botic/The Boston Globe
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(Christiana Botic for The Boston Globe) – Christiana Botic/The Boston Globe
(Christiana Botic for The Boston Globe) – Christiana Botic/The Boston Globe

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