Gigi Riva, the combined tribute from Cagliari and Domus
Before the kick-off the rossoblù displayed the champion's number 11 shirt in a glass case. Then the minute of silence and the long applause, repeated in the 11th minute of the match
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The teams enter the field accompanied by the notes of "When Gigi Riva will return" by Piero Marras , which resonates even while the 22 players are lined up on the pitch. On the big screen you can see Rombo di Tuono's plays and goals wearing the Cagliari and national team shirts , as well as some of his statements. While Claudio Ranieri has teary eyes.
Before the kick-off, the rossoblù display the champion's number 11 shirt in a glass case. In the stands, many fans show banners with writings for Gigi Riva, flags with his photos.
Then the minute of silence observed in an almost religious manner and the long applause before the starting whistle of the match.
This is Domus' composed and heartfelt homage to Gigi Riva.
Striscione per Gigi Riva (Ansa)
There are also other Cagliari Calcio initiatives: the special Cagliari shirt , the one worn during the match without sponsors and with a number 11 on the chest, has mourning on the arm. And there is the warm-up shirt, with laces that recall the 1970 scudetto and the writing "Gigi forever" on the neck.
A special match, the first after Rombo di Tuono's farewell.
And when the 11th minute strikes, everyone stopped and a long applause lasted a minute.
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