What are the fans singing?
KOH-zah KAN-tah-noh ee tee-FO-zee.
When the curva erupts in a chant you do not understand. Ask a neighbouring fan to translate or explain the meaning of the song.
Cosa cantano means what are they singing. I tifosi is the plural of tifoso (fan). Understanding the chants dramatically improves the matchday experience and helps you participate.
Puoi insegnarmi questo coro?
Can you teach me this chant?
Asking to learn a specific chant.
Questo coro è contro l'avversario?
Is this chant against the opponent?
Asking whether it is a supportive or insulting chant.
I cori sono in dialetto?
Are the chants in dialect?
Many Italian football chants use regional dialect.
Italian football chants (cori) are an art form maintained by the ultras. Many are irreverent or even offensive — Italians treat stadium chanting with a freedom of expression not found in other social contexts. Learning a club's cori is a rite of passage for becoming a genuine tifoso.