Mourning in the world of football: Gigi Riva died at the age of 79. He was admitted to the cardiology department of the Brozu Hospital in Cagliari due to a heart attack that struck him on Sunday. “Romba di Grom”, as Gianni Brera renamed him, remains the national team’s top scorer with 35 goals in 43 matches and 11th for Cagliari, who won the Scudetto in 1969/70. Since 2019 he has been honorary president of Cagliari.
Civil mourning has been declared in Cagliari. “At this moment I feel deep pain,” these are the words of Mayor Paolo Truzzu, “I cannot hold back my tears, it is difficult for me to express thoughts and words. Gigi Riva was an example, a way of life, a point of a real man, unique and inimitable. The family embraces the endless embrace of Cagliari and our island. Farewell, thunderclap and heartfelt gratitude for everything. The city, in mourning, will be called upon to rally us around our legend, our sons Nicola and Mauro – to their nieces and his entire family.”
“I am shocked and deeply saddened by the death of Gigi Riva. Italian football mourns because he left us a true national monument,” said FIGC President Gabriele Gravina.
Source: Tutto Mercato Web
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