The 101 Music Festival Costa del Sol at the Plaza de Toros de Málaga offered an exceptional evening this Sunday, combining the music of the Italian trio Il Volo with the broadcast of the World Cup final. Before the artists took the stage, organizers projected the first half of the match on the venue's screens, allowing attendees to follow the game.
Once the concert began, Il Volo, composed of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble, delivered a repertoire of classic crossover, alternating solo and trio performances, which were met with constant ovations from the audience.
The situation shifted in the final minutes of the match, which was in extra time. When Spain scored a goal, the news quickly spread among the attendees, generating an initial wave of euphoria. Faced with this moment, the members of Il Volo themselves decided to interrupt the concert.
The venue's screens once again became the center of attention as thousands of people jointly followed the final minutes of the match in an atmosphere of shared tension. After the final whistle, which declared Spain world champions, the Plaza de Toros erupted into a collective celebration with flags, hugs, and spontaneous chants.
Il Volo then resumed the concert to offer their final performance of the night, «Nessun Dorma», expressly dedicated to the Spanish national team's victory. The piece, whose chorus 'Vincerò' (I will win, in Italian) is internationally recognized as a triumph anthem, took on special meaning in direct relation to the title won that same night.
This performance closed a day that united two highly impactful events: the concert of one of the most recognized bands in the international classic crossover scene and Spain's coronation as world champion, both experienced jointly by the audience attending the 101 Music Festival Costa del Sol.
