Hmmmm.......................... a not so subtle dig at us, perhaps?
Take from it what you will.
I've always admired and liked Fiorentina, despite being a fierce rival, but, uhhh, this might be the icing on the Hate Cake.
Courtesy of Football Italia
Viola welcome Liverpool 'twins' Friday 25 September, 2009
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Liverpool fans will receive a very special welcome in Florence for the Champions League on Tuesday after their supporters were twinned.
There was always a good rapport between the clubs, but as of today their supporters' groups have officially been twinned.
The Collettivo Autonomo Viola made the offer of twinning and the Merseyside Branch of the Liverpool Supporters Club accepted.
The Stadio Artemio Franchi area will host a special 'fan zone' ahead of Tuesday's match, which is set to include a performance from the world famous flag throwers.
"The Viola are very keen to chat to Liverpool fans so don't be shy and come along and say hello," said Dave Murphy of the LFC OSC Merseyside Branch on the official Liverpool website.
"It all came about when the group of Fiorentina fans known as the Collettivo Autonomo Viola e-mailed our branch asking us to twin with them.
"They said, 'Florence has always had a strong admiration for your team and your fans, this is our opportunity to create a beginning of a friendship that will last and grow stronger over time.
"It promises to be a great occasion, so if you are travelling to the game be sure to come along and meet some of our new friends."