Lorenzo Casini, moving farewell to Gigi Riva

The Lega Serie A remembers Gigi Riva

Lorenzo Casini expressed condolences on the death of Gigi Riva, who passed away Monday. "The Lega Serie A extends its condolences to family members and all soccer fans on the passing of Gigi Riva, one of the greatest strikers in soccer history" he said. 

"He"will forever be remembered for the extraordinary sporting feats he accomplished both with the shirt of “his” Cagliari, and with that of the Italian national team, for which he still holds the record of goals scored and with which he"graduated as European champion in ‘68 and vice world champion in ‘70, after being among the protagonists of the legendary semifinal won against Germany 4-3" added Casini.

"As a sports executive, he was able to bring his experience and vision of soccer, helping to shape many generations of champions. He will be greatly missed in soccer" the conclusion of the’senior executive.