ArmInfo. Italian Ambassador to Armenia Mr. Vincenzo Del Monaco today will attend the Armenia-Italy match in the Euro 2020 qualification, which will be held at the Republic Stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan. Vincenzo Del Monaco himself announced this at a press conference in Yerevan on September 5, answering a corresponding question from ArmInfo correspondent.
Meanwhile, to clarify what his predictions were, the ambassador joked: "I need to answer this question in the presence of a lawyer, because if I answer incorrectly, I can't leave this room, and if I tell a lie, I won't be able to return home."
But seriously, the Ambassador continued, then from the sporting point of view, let the law be in force - may the best man win. "In reality, this is not only a sports meeting, it is a large stand that will show tens of millions of spectators in Italy, and not only in Italy, but also Europe, the new Armenia. That Armenia, which is here today," the diplomat concluded.
It should be noted that on September 5, at the Republic Stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan, in the fifth round match of Group J of Euro 2020 qualification, the Armenian team will play with the national team of Italy. Bookmakers have little doubt about the success of the guests and offer to put Roberto Mancini for a victory for the team at 1.26. Experts with a coefficient of 12.5 estimated the victory of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and the team.
To note, an interesting situation arises in group J. After four rounds, Italy is confidently leading, but several teams compete for the second direct ticket. Thanks to the sensational victory over Greece, Armenia remains in the game. In two starting rounds, Armenia lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and then Finland, but then it easily dealt with Liechtenstein and gained three points in Greece. Italy did not have misfires during the current selection. To note, UEFA President Alexander Cheferin will follow the match.