Discover the Resilience of Bar Carlino: Pannuti’s Solidarity Magic Duo Torri’s Wit and Neri’s Delightful Panettone
On December 11, 2025, the Bologna community gathered for a European football night. Excitement filled the atmosphere as Bologna prepared to face Celta Vigo in the Europa League. The festive season was showcased through sparkling Christmas lights adorning the city.
Support from Bar Carlino
At Neri Pasticceria Caffetteria, located on Via Saragozza 81, supporters showed their enthusiasm. Friends from Bar Carlino joined fans for a pre-match aperitif, making the event even more special.
Raffaella Pannuti’s Commitment
Raffaella Pannuti, the president of Fondazione Ant, played a significant role in the evening. She held a traditional panettone, emphasizing fundraising efforts for home care and prevention initiatives. “In 2024, we conducted 23,000 preventive visits. We remain dedicated to this mission in 2025 as well,” Pannuti stated.
A European Presence
The foundation has built a strong European network. Pannuti highlighted their recent success as coordinators of four European organizations. “Ant excels at seizing and managing opportunities,” she noted.
Confcommercio-Ascom’s Involvement
Daniela Guidotti, vice president of Confcommercio-Ascom, also attended the event. She shared her admiration for the Bologna team, saying it has rekindled hope among many fans. Guidotti spoke with Bologna’s president Joey Saputo and CEO Claudio Fenucci during an awards ceremony for Vetrine Rossoblù.
Tradition Meets Humor
The pre-match event featured the comedic duo Giacomo Guerrieri and Cristiano Zampighi, known as Duo Torri. They entertained the crowd with their classic comedy style, likening their partnership to the famous Asinelli and Garisenda towers. Their performance was light-hearted, helping to ease pre-match nerves.
Francesca Grosso’s Culinary Tribute
Chef Francesca Grosso also participated, sharing her passion for Bologna. She expressed her love for the team by gifting tortellini to Saputo, hoping to instill her fervor for the club.
Holiday Spirit and Culinary Delights
The festive theme continued with contributions from Federica Aliberti and Veronica Zanetti, who spoke about holiday trends. “We focus on personal experiences and suggest unique gift ideas,” they shared. Chef Barbara Ferri of Neri enriched the gathering with her delightful panettone, declaring that “love is the secret ingredient in my desserts.”
Concluding Inspiration
The evening encapsulated not only support for the Bologna team but also highlighted community spirit, philanthropy, and the joy of tradition, all amidst the enchanting backdrop of the holiday season.
