Every
four years, Toronto’s nearly 500,000 strong Italian population follows
with great interest the results of the World Cup. When Italy’s National
Soccer Team won the 1994 semi-finals, Toronto’s “Little Italy” exploded
with enthusiasm, gathering along St. Clair Avenue near Dufferin Street
shouting “Viva Italia” and waving tri-colour flags, as viewed in this Ron
Bull photograph for The Toronto Star. Even though the Italian team lost
the World Cup final, Torontonians from all walks of life were unified in
celebrating the world achievements of an adopted “home team.” [Photo, courtesy
The Toronto Star]