Claudio Ranieri and Gigi Buffon, two legends at the Lirico in Cagliari for the tribute to Gigi Riva
Both greeted with a long applause, the Roman coach hugged his former players and exchanged smiles with Davide Nicola(Story)
A roar greeted the entrance of two living legends of football at the Teatro Lirico in Cagliari: Claudio Ranieri and Gigi Buffon made their appearance in the hall, overwhelmed by the applause of the audience . “Sa festa” for Gigi Riva's 80th birthday is underway, and the arrival of Ranieri and Buffon added a touch of surprise and emotion to an evening already full of emotions.
With a determined step, Ranieri crossed the audience, embracing his former players and exchanging smiles with mister Nicola . Buffon, the 2006 world champion, followed him, ready to be immortalized with fans of all ages. Between handshakes, selfies and admiring glances, the two champions brought an electric atmosphere to the theater, where the image of “Rombo di Tuono”, an everlasting symbol of Italian football, dominates the stage .
Meanwhile, the lights dim and the theater transforms into one big hug for Riva. Piero Marras, at the piano, starts the dance by singing “Quando Gigi Riva ritorna ,” while the background projects the face of that unforgettable number eleven, who once again manages to gather around him fans, friends and colleagues.