With the May 22nd, 2011 tie against league champions Milan in Udine and after a six-year absence, Udinese has finally gained access to the prestigious Champions’ League tournament by reaching 4th place in the Italian Serie A. Team captain Toto Di Natale also grabbed the leading goal scorer’s title with a whopping 28 goals, just two ahead of Naples’s Cavani. Not bad indeed for a 33+ year-old who plays in perhaps the toughest (but not the best) soccer championship in the world.
Thousands of fans took to the streets of Udine’s center on Monday as they celebrated their heroes in the city’s main square, Piazza Liberta’. Udine’s mayor, the entire team as well as the owner of the club, Pozzo were on hand to receive the support and affection from adoring fans.
With a long championship now over with, which by the way began with several losses, Udinese can now look forward to a restful summer break and next season’s Champions’ League draw which could possibly see the small club battle it out with one of Europe’s soccer giants, Arsenal!
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