The Incredible Return of Venezia to Serie A

After an incredible season in Serie B, Venezia FC found themselves on the precipice of their first promotion to Serie A in 19 years. Martino Simcik went to Venice to witness their historic promotion and find just what it means to the city's local residents. On the night, home town hero Riccardo Bocalon scored late, securing Venezia FC's place in the top flight.
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[@hanifrandom1238]

Their color is so nice. Green, orange and black. And they got the best kit design too imo

[@BoyBombay]

I'd select them as my club in PES just for the kits.

[@hanifrandom1238]

@@BoyBombay same bro

[@cristiansanchez654]

Shame that the next season they're going with Kappa, the Nike kits were 10/10

[@brennanofarrell4449]

@@hanifrandom1238 I’m so mad I recently went to their store in Venice and I didn’t get anything even tho I could’ve

[@xXmacan99Xx]

@@cristiansanchez654 Kappa has some nice kits tho

[@user-tk5eg5yh4e]

Seeing Venezia locals showing their pride for their team around the city without massive hordes of tourists is a beautiful sight in and of itself!

[@GeneralDisarray1892]

Even Grandma goes hard when the Ultras march by!

[@francescotasso8223]

i’m Venetian and a Venezian fan since i was born in 2005. I have waited for 15 years until this moment. You can’t understand how it’s important for these people, for the way we stand football. That’s life, god bless you❤️🙏🏻

[@giuseppe1193]

complimenti a tutti i veneti per questa vittoria saluti dalla puglia (bari)

[@AjiRahman]

if you born in 2005, you probably didn't witness how beast is Alvaro Recoba back then, haha, anyway congratulations.

[@francescotasso8223]

@@AjiRahman yeah, i didn’t, but my grandpa, who used to live in Venice, did and i told me how beast he was. El chino❤️

[@aservant1284]

Waoo

[@jamesmckenna5993]

Enjoy Seria A my friend

[@dex1lsp]

When he runs past those cops and simply says, "Serie A!" 😂

[@Super-hz5ih]

Italian Ultras are just pure class. Everything looks and feels so oldschool and I love it!

[@patrickscottwalsh]

lazio included?

[@chesterbe76]

yeah except when they're literal fascists

[@Sleetjuh]

@@chesterbe76 that only makes it better

[@raj8294]

Some are racists

[@giancassa9340]

Yesss 💙🇮🇹

[@elbarto9979]

FORZA VENEZIA FORZA ITALIA FROM URUGUAY

[@tonycariello913]

Siii

[@qkomodo9098]

Before someone says First, can we admire just how SEXY their kit for the next season, will be?

[@thebackpost]

They switched from Nike to Kappa though 😓😓

[@qkomodo9098]

@@thebackpost Until we see the kit, we can't judge them. After all, the Kappa symbol is beautiful, of were being honest

[@user-tk5eg5yh4e]

@@thebackpost Kappa is italian so good on them for supporting their own brands

[@HonestStricklandFan]

@@thebackpost basic ass, just because something is more popular Doesn't mean it's better

[@ciz4825]

They can’t have green

[@ben_borthwick]

Quality footballing outfit, gorgeous city. Welcome back to the top flight

[@greektito2980]

Respect Venezia fc from Greece🇬🇷 From an Aris Thessaloniki fc fan🖤💛

[@Mojo-IRE]

Great City, Great fans and an even better Kit. Best of luck next year Venezia.

[@GazV1]

Love the passion of the Venezia fans & congratulations on returning to Seria a from Liverpool fan 👍❤️

[@scratchedbycats]

The old Republic of Venice flag was a great touch

[@scratchedbycats]

@Samuel Barker yeah, they still have a very pronounced sense of community (and view the others as well...others), since they've been City States for the better part of medieval age, somewhat in rivalry with each other, anyways there's a interesting video about that by the guys here, even they brushed on this with the Brescia vs Atalanta Darby... Spoiler alert, flags aren't even the most important simbol, that honour sometimes belongs to a Tower Bell ... :)

[@apaps9476]

The name itself of this phenomenon, campanilismo, comes from the Italian word campanile, which means exactly "bell tower". The reason being that, historically, the cathedral's bell tower was the highest building in each city, the one visible from farthest away, and thus it often became a symbol for the city itself.

[@scratchedbycats]

@@apaps9476 😉

[@L.B0387]

Siamo Veneti da 1500 anni e fieri di esserlo 🟠⚫️🟢. 🔴🟠

[@L.B0387]

È la bandiera millenaria di un popolo ❤️ WSM 🟡🔴 🟠🟢⚫️

[@noppie99]

Venezia I remember when they got Recoba on loan pure🔥🔥🔥

[@bojaccaunited9317]

El chino Recoba ❤️

[@lucasmart234]

Ive never wanted serie a to be licensed on fifa more than now C:

[@unknownzzz5115]

It would be nice if they add some stadiums too, for a league like serie a only two stadiums in the game is quite embarrassing

[@aidygooner]

This club is really appealing and marketable to the global audience thanks to their historic and unique city so now that they will have more international exposure which can help them stabilise in Serie A.

[@seankhieotue-in7193]

Yes they can potentially be a seria A regulars perhap not top 5 but maybe midtable team. With such a beautiful, historic, nice weather and touristy which they could attract investors and fans around the world to support them. Chances are big name players will probably sign for venezia too since they're in seria A now

[@m.k.s.7417]

@@seankhieotue-in7193 Why can they not: get into: the top!!??

[@hugomez91]

México es Arancioneroverde!!! Excelente reportaje. Veneziamestre nel cuore!!! SERIE A!!! 🧡🖤💚🇮🇹🇲🇽🅰️🥇🏆⚽🔥🔥🔥

[@danieledantelli1324]

Luis sei sempre un grande, numero uno !!! Un abbraccio da Venezia!!! 💪💪💪

[@hugomez91]

@@danieledantelli1324 Graziee Mille!!! Un abbraccio dal México 🧡🖤💚🙌🏼🙌🏼🦁🇮🇹🇲🇽

[@hugomez91]

@@danieledantelli1324 Unione per sempre!!! 🦁🦁🦁

[@bojaccaunited9317]

I'm from Cagliari but vert Happy to see Venezia in serie A the fans deserve it

[@Venice_Mestre]

Noi veneti amiamo voi sardi

[@L.B0387]

Veneti e Sardi, popoli da la storia Granda!

[@ConorEdgar]

ANDIAMMMOOOO VENEZIAA!!! Soo insanely stoked that Tino was there to document it all! Dude is a Legend & an absolutely epic host!

[@pedrororiz9910]

Mamma mia!!! Sai passare tutta l'intensità di questa gente, di questo amore per gli colori della squadra e l'immensa importanza di questa città al mondo! Io già ho commentato in qualche video di questo canale: quando finisci il video, mi sento un può tifoso del club. Parabens, come si dice qui in brasile!

[@ronaldantoniopajuelorivera2045]

Forza venezia!!! From Lima, Peru...!!! You and the AS Roma are my favorites italian teams in the Serie A...💪💪💪💪🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@BadNewsRuss]

i randomly start careere as Venezia in FIFA18 and im fan since ♥ and im happy to see Venezia in SeriaA

[@darrencole7379]

I remember watching this great club in the 90s/2000s saw some great matches and just loved watching them. Absolutely delighted to see them back in SERIE A. I will definitely be watching venezia again next season.

[@JJJackson777]

when these lot play Roma it should be classed as an art exhibition😍 italia kits are too saucy

[@austinlarrimore6542]

Their kit for this season is straight 🔥

[@AKUNJIG]

My Friend visited a Friend of hers in the Venezia FC Coaching Staff and gave her a lot of Flags to take back to Atlanta, GA 🇺🇲 . She gave me one of those and I found my Serie A (Formally Serie B) Club. You got a American Venezia FC Supporter in America. Froza Venezia!

[@KDdesignsTV]

The owner is American so it makes sense!

[@PeterPanimKetaWahn]

Big Respect for Passion & Support ....FORZA VENEZIA From a BVB 09 Supporter ( Germany )

[@ISREHL]

the old couple cheering with the crowd has got to be the most wholesome thing I've seen in a while

[@Goku-tm4ks]

Congratulations, I've been supporting you this season. Best wishes from México.

[@HelmanTaofani]

LOOOVE THIS! Club promotion is much overlooked features, but clearly share the same passion as winning Champions League (sometimes even more). Complimenti Venezia! I remember the days of Recoba and surely Pippo Maniero. I visited the stadium once, when they were in Serie C.

[@benphelan8992]

I ❤️ Italian football!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🇮🇹

[@depekthegreat359]

In this and other worlds,Venezia is one of my favourite clubs in Italian football,daily in my life forever and every generations that we would be born,good friends!!!:-D

[@conorocarroll4008]

Find someone in the world who is as excited by football stickers as Tino ♥️

[@fidelcastro780]

Les mecs ils habitent à VENISE quoi 🤩😍 Normal ... 😄😄😄 Qui que tu sois et d'où que tu viennes, t'es OBLIGÉ de les aimer , c'est comme les monegasques 🇲🇨😁 LOVE FROM MARSEILLE/ MARSIGLIA 🇨🇵

[@channelchannels494]

I love watching these kinds of videos, so insightful and interesting!! Can't wait to watch you Venezia!

[@vlado52]

So glad to see you back where You belong!Forza Venezia huge support from Zagreb,Croatia 👊

[@benphelan8992]

Watching this gave me goosebumps😄🇮🇹❤️

[@David-1997]

I’ve been to many cities across the world. Venice is by far one of (if not the) most beautiful cities I’ve ever been to. I’m so happy for you guys. Welcome to Serie A! 🇮🇹

[@TheLouisburrows]

I adore their current stadium, so would be really sad if they moved from it, but I get that it kind of has to be done.

[@harrycampbell5016]

Yes! They've been a club I've followed since '15-1'6 (had a gorgeous kit that year) so glad to see them in the top flight!

[@reptilev8625]

It's the perfect team for a manager career in FIFA

[@ciz4825]

Are they in fifa 21

[@c.9220]

Omg about time love your videos man keep them coming hope to c u in Portugal one day 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@kejarbola5168]

What a football club. The identity, history and pride to represent those colors & badge. As an Asian, I’m bit shocked to know there was a Japanese player which played with Venezia 20 years ago.

[@lucadibenedetto5536]

So emotional🔥

[@NotNath33]

Venezia supporter from Malaysia 🇲🇾🇮🇹

[@oliviaanderson1210]

I've always liked this club for their colors even though I know nothing about them but now I am so happy to see them up

[@mcb3167]

Love the old school stadium

[@TheRbruin10]

Excited to follow Venezia in Serie A, especially because Busio will be playing there. Congratz from the states!

[@GuilhermePontesSilveira]

Simply amazing. What a energy of this fans!

[@Jasinho702]

A heartfelt congratulations to Venezia and all the best in the years to come.

[@benjaminpeimani2050]

bye messi

[@lucabog.793]

Thanks a lot for this videos guys. They’re so emotional!

[@Arnoldceja1]

That was beautiful

[@recluse5122]

Their colors are real amazing. They could make an amazing jersey with those color combination. Also one of the most beautiful cities gaining back their identity one day at a time. ☮️

[@BakaGaij1n]

Amazing scene!

[@brianmortensen2325]

History will repeat itself this season - forza Venezia!

[@dans892]

Congratulations Venezia 🎉 👏🏻💚🧡🖤

[@Cesarhernandez-wv3do]

Love for venezia from Miami.

[@mavis1108]

I just saw my first game it was amazing, great fans, great club, great city, it is now my Italian team :) forza venezia!!!!!!!!!

[@ayoodreamz5574]

I played a Youth Squad career mode with Venezia. Honestly, it was the best. I played until the last year available haha.

[@yuriydee]

Mustve been amazing to be there and experience promotion like that!

[@giorgiogazzola3547]

Il ritorno del Venezia in serie A è stato una sorpresa, anche se fin dalle prime partite si vedeva che era una squadra con qualità importanti non avrei scommesso un centesimo sulla sua promozione.Comunque penso che il merito principale sia di Paolo Zanetti che già lo scorso anno stava facendo cose buone ad Ascoli e poi è stato esonerato ingiustamente alle prime difficoltà della squadra senza tenere conto che andava difeso in quanto era nuovo alla categoria.Va bene dai Veneziani godetevi la promozione e in bocca al lupo per la serie A

[@christinewright342]

Love Venice , Congratulations on promotion will look out for your results Spurs Fan

[@retrofootballkits]

Great video! Can't wait to see the new kit they produce for Serie A

[@antoniovettore7605]

Great video man!!! Forza Veneziaaaaa 🧡🖤💚

[@kanervatie]

Bought their scarf when our goalie transferred there not many months ago. :) Well done lads!

[@MichaelRizzo]

Great Video - Thanks!

[@AlAmin-fy2fr]

Thanks for video footage 🧡🖤💚

[@allahsboot2886]

i remember watching serie a here in Australia every sunday morning.Venezia caught my attention because of their colours and they had a decent striker called Ganz..ynwa

[@jaranda6913]

I'm so proud! I'm in career mode with Venezia in FIFA 20 and I just made the Champions League final with them in year 2023. I hope they do well.

[@ZissisTsoubos]

Forza VeneziaMestre!! I am a fan of the team when i was erasmus stydent in 2004! I am from Athens greece and from that period After my team PAS GIANNINA in Greece i have an another love and this is VENEZIA!!!!

[@La23CRVG]

Amazing

[@Metody89]

Amazing!

[@antonsokolsky2758]

very unique team colors! Good luck in the next season!

[@felixsantos9672]

Great kits It'll fun to watch them play

[@FlavioFaberge]

Bea vecio! Forza Venessia!

[@Evemeister12]

Hope venice stay afloat in serie a next season

[@geovannyfbh]

AC Milan fan here! Just want to say congrats for returning to Serie A, love the jersey! I am rooting for both teams this season.

[@christianjonathan1632]

Living in Venice, its quite emotional. uniting the citizens once again ....

[@hyllaf]

Hannibal?

[@thebackpost]

Yesssss so excited for this!

[@Johndoe-kw5zr]

I just started following this year bc they have fire uniforms 🔥

[@uhljebatur]

Picked them on manager 2 days ago, and randomly stumbled across this video. Now i like them even more seeing president swimming with players. Cheers

[@NYCfrankie]

So happy to see this I'm Italian American born and raised in Bensonhurst Brooklyn but I also have Italian citizenship my moms family is from Trapani my dads family is Neapolitan and I have family in naples still I've been to Italy more than a dozen times and Venice is a really special place not just in Italy but the world and I really like seeing the locals showing up and supporting the club especially cause so many locals have been priced out by tourists and air bnb and the tourists having really devastating effects on the city really happy to see this especially during this time in the world

[@balham5606]

Nice of them to get promoted hopefully they stay up for many years

[@caslusss]

Forza Venezia! 🔥👏🏻 By 🇧🇷.

[@OcEleven]

Venezia is the team I support in Italy.

[@Baking_baked]

incredible story. Serie D up to Serie A in 5 years. 3 bankruptcies in 10 years. This is a great story

[@simonegiusto3496]

posso dire io c'ero 🧡🖤💚 FORZA UNIONE

[@L.B0387]

Venezia la mia capitale! Dove i piccioni camminano, e i leoni volano

[@Bootyeheg]

I like how their stadium is literally right next to the water which is also in a neighborhood 🔥

[@6kirk822]

Sant'Elena quartiere di Castello

[@ankitroy2196]

I remember this jersey!

[@laurenthompson491]

Dudes holding a bottle of olive oil. How Italian is that 😂😂😂😂

[@francescogiovannizollo2989]

That’s not olive oil, that’s Jägermeister 😅

[@laurenthompson491]

@@francescogiovannizollo2989 Ah, that makes sense then

[@gastgast6081]

Grande!!!!

[@espben360]

Venice away! What a wonderful away day next season hopefully!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@Nairb12390]

Thank you for doing this, while it will forever be FORZA NAPOLI SEMPRE doesn't change the fact love to see this.

[@namsirah9237]

welcome back bruh !

[@mr.sushi2221]

I love football.

[@devoncampbell3607]

Venezia has bought a couple of young Americans from MLS. As an American, I am excited.

[@isaacevans2670]

Gianluca Busio from my club, Sporting KC, is likely coming here. Good to see that he will be well supported! I guess I know who I'm rooting for in Serie A.

[@ReggaeBoyGaming]

awesome video, inspired me to start either a football manager or pes 2021 series of venezia and lead them to glory

[@Totale1982]

Un saluto ai fratelli veneziani da Pistoia

[@guidobortolato1180]

Siamo TornAti! 🦁