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Fabrizio Romano’s Surprising Football Preference Revealed
Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano is synonymous with the transfer window, but away from the fast-paced world of football scoops, there’s a lesser-known aspect of Romano’s personality. Unbeknownst to many, Fabrizio Romano supports none other than Watford Football Club! Yes, you read that correctly.
The influential journalist’s love affair with Watford dates back to when he played with the Hornets on both FIFA and Football Manager, way back when he was just 15 years old. At the time, the Italian ownership by the Pozzo family was an additional factor that won him over.
According to Romano, his obsession with Watford started at Vicarage Road, the legendary stadium of the English club. Recalling a match in particular, where Troy Deeney’s stoppage-time goal sent Leicester City crashing out of the Play-Offs, Romano quipped: "I was watching live the famous match, Watford vs Leicester, Vicarage Road… that’s how it started for me to support Watford."
Since then, the Italian has maintained a strong allegiance to the Watford cause, even revealing that he has had tickets to the away games, courtesy of Valon Behrami, the midfielder then playing for the club. Among the players he fondly remembers was Diego Fabbrini, a midfielder who featured for the Vicarage Road outfit alongside Marco Motta, Marco Cassetti, and Fernando Forestieri. So, it seems Fabrizio has a deep understanding of the side’s history and traditions.
Interestingly, Romano’s love for Watford was reciprocated in 2023, as he was invited to take a special stadium tour, marking the tenth anniversary since one of the club’s most iconic wins. When speaking about Deeney’s unforgettable goal, the former Watford boss enthused: "It was something unforgettable, what happened after that match I will always remember. That night, when the fans made the noise and I watched it for the first time… wow, still gives me goosebumps…"
So, why the sudden popularity of a lesser-known, yet influential sports journalist? According to many football fans around the world, Romano’s genuine excitement and genuine admiration for the Vicarage Road faithful can be quite contagious.
In other news, Fabrizio’s Watford affinity got a shout-out in an interview! The renowned football reporter discussed not only the love affair but mentioned his admiration for Deeney & Co, expressing how excited he’d be to visit Hertfordshire.
To this day, Watford’s Pozzo family ownership is crucial in reinforcing Romano’s admiration for the Midlands-based team, echoing the same kind of passion his contemporaries can’t ignore.
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