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“We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe!” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

During the 2006 World Cup, commentator Fabio Caressa shouted “Andiamo a Berlino, Beppe!” to co-commentator Giuseppe Bergomi right after Italy beat Germany in the semifinal.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe!” is an epic card of the Italian Memes pack, number 42 of the collection, and the 26th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe!” meme mean?

People bring back this line to signal that a goal once out of reach is now within grasp. It marks the exact instant hope turns into certainty.

Where does the “We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe!” meme come from?

During the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Fabio Caressa called Italy’s matches alongside Giuseppe Bergomi as technical commentator. After Italy beat Germany in the semifinal, sending them to the final in Berlin, Caressa shouted the now-famous line “Andiamo a Berlino, Beppe!” German broadcaster ZDF later rebroadcast those frantic final minutes of commentary. That same year, Caressa published a book titled “Andiamo a Berlino” through Baldini&Castoldi, devoted to Italy’s World Cup run.

  1. 2006Caressa shouts “Andiamo a Berlino, Beppe!” after Italy’s World Cup semifinal win over Germany.

How to use the “We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe!” meme

  • The moment the team qualified, everyone was quoting “Andiamo a Berlino, Beppe!” online.
  • We were this close, pure Caressa 2006 energy: andiamo a Berlino!
  • Among flat sports commentary clichés, this line remains the gold standard victory shout.

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  • Caressa Bergomi 2006 World Cup commentary
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The “We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe!” card in MyMemeCards

We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe! card
NumberNo. 042
RarityEpic
CollectionItalian Memes pack
Fame70/100 · #26 of 300
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Italian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common14749%
  • Rare9030%
  • Epic3813%
  • Legendary227.3%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe!” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe! comes out of the Italian Memes pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.

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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

Who said “Andiamo a Berlino, Beppe”?

Commentator Fabio Caressa, to Giuseppe Bergomi.

Which match does “Andiamo a Berlino” refer to?

Italy’s 2006 World Cup semifinal against Germany.

Did German broadcaster ZDF replay this moment?

Yes, it rebroadcast the final minutes of that commentary.

How do I get the We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe! meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe!” is an epic card of the Italian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the We’re Going to Berlin, Beppe! card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Fabio Caressa - Wikipedia · checked on November 6, 2026.

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