After 5 days, the Sanremo festival announced the winners of the 69th edition of the evening. The singer Mahmood with "Soldi" triumphed behind some of the most curious names, such as Ultimo with "Your Details" and Il Volo with " Music That Remains ".

Right after the announcement of the winner, some of the people in the hall could not hide the amazement, including Mahmood himself, who did not even expect him to win.

Alessandro Mahmoud, known as Mahmood, was born in Milan in 1992 by an Italian mother and an Egyptian father. It was precisely his origin as one of the reasons for the debate. Some people disagree with this choice. We remember that it is the second year that an artist of non-Italian origin represents Italy after Ermal Meta last year.

So there are rumors that the singer has been chosen for political reasons, because the victory belonged to Ultimo.

The same opinion is also made by Deputy Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Salvini. "Mahmood ... mah ... The most beautiful song? I would choose Ultimo, what do you think? "He wrote on Twitter.

After the festival, the singer stated that "he is 100 Italian, born in Milan" and that Egypt for him "is a memory of childhood".

On the other hand, there were few people who were disappointed with the "Soldi" performance. Ardit Gjebrea was one of those who reacted surprised at Instagram.

However, Mahmood has confirmed participation in the Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Israel on May 14-18.