The 24-year-old has spoken in the past about her dream of representing Italy despite being born in Peterborough, such is the passion and culture which has been passed down from her Italian parents, Margerita Gaziano and Carlo Cataldo, who both spent time living in Naples.
No matter the tournament or occasion, the Cataldo household will be belting out ‘Il Canto degli Italiani' as they have for generations, the Magpies right back told newcastleunited.com.
"So, both of my parents are Italian, and they're big Italy supporters. Whenever there’s a tournament on, my house is just chaos," she explained. "They actually met on the way back from Italy to England after being at a World Cup, so football has always been a big part of the family.
"My dad was born in Italy, but my mum wasn't, although she did move over there and both lived in Naples. It's safe to say they certainly brought back the Italian culture and passion.
"That's the way I was brought up - to be passionate and care so much about Italy and everything I do. My dad has always been so passionate about Italy as a country and a team, so I think he's passed all of that onto me."
While Cataldo has been a frequent visitor to Italy throughout her life, she's still looking to get to grips with the language and venture over whenever she can.
Growing up in an Italian household allowed the full back to become immersed in a different culture and understand why family means so much to her, although the language is still proving to be a slight stumbling block.
"I try and go over as often as I can to see family, even though I can't understand what they’re saying all the time, but I am learning to speak Italian at the moment," said Cataldo.
"The culture in Italy is so amazing, and the way that we do family is very important to me and really makes me proud to be Italian."
As Cataldo's pride in talking about Italy as a country and a footballing nation shines through, she admits to a hint of jealousy at having to watch her country thrive in Switzerland as she pushes to break into the squad.
Becoming an ever-present when fit under Becky Langley last season has afforded Cataldo a solid platform to build upon heading into an "important" time in her career as she looks to kick on for both club and into the national team scene.
"I picked Italy as my dark horse for the tournament so I could always see them doing well, although I am slightly jealous of how they're doing, but it just makes me hungrier.
"I know that I've got to keep working hard at club level, and one day I hope I'll get there. These next few seasons are going to be important for me because I'm turning 25 in February, so this is an important time for me."
Cataldo's desire to see Italy doing well on the international stage means she may be in the minority on Tyneside at 8pm on Tuesday evening when they take on England in the last four at EURO 2025.
"I don't know what to expect from the game because Italy have played well and got some great players, but the quality throughout England's squad is so impressive," she added.
"It's going to be a competitive game, and both teams will know they cannot underestimate the other because they've both proved what they're capable of.
"I have to say that I will be rooting for Italy, but regardless of who wins, I think it's going to be a good watch and I can't wait."
Newcastle United Women fans are being invited down to St. James' STACK on Tuesday evening for a watch-along of the semi-final between England and Italy, kicking off at 8 pm.
It is free entry for everyone, but for a chance to win some merchandise and prizes, sign up via the link below before arriving.
