The World’s Worst Team Finally Got A Win … After A 20-Year Losing Streak
There could be even more good news on the horizon for the team's fans.
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Subscribe for free to get more stories like this directly to your inboxIf your favorite team is in a drought, at least you can take some comfort in knowing it could always be worse … unless you root for the San Marino soccer team, that is. This squad secured the unfortunate distinction of having the most abysmal record of any team in the world. But there was a very rare bright spot for those fans who have been waiting so long for a win.
Brigata Mai 1 Gioia
That’s the name a group of hardcore San Marino supporters have adopted, which roughly translates to “Never Any Joy Brigade.” And it’s not hard to see why. Their team hasn’t won a game in two decades, and the caliber of competitors in the EUFA means the deck is perpetually stacked against this tiny nation of just 33,000 citizens.
Nevertheless, the stars aligned on Thursday, allowing San Marino to come out on top against Liechtenstein (notably the same team it beat way back in 2004) with a final score of 1-0.
Even though this was the first win in 20 years, it wasn’t the only recent reason for San Marino fans to celebrate. During qualifications for Euro 2024, the team went up against Denmark, Kazakhstan, and Finland — each daunting rivals in their own right — and managed to score goals against all three.
A reversal of fortune?
Of course, there’s no evidence that San Marino is on its way to becoming a world-class soccer club. But there are a few factors at play that could at least mean the Brigata Mai 1 Gioia won’t have to wait another 20 years to celebrate a win.
A new coach, Roberto Cevoli, and a new league consisting of other low-ranked teams might at least mean that San Marino will soon shake its title of “world’s worst team.”
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