“
E tornato il Mister!
“(“The coach is back!”, Editor’s note).
Both teams enter the field.
Claudio Ranieri follows them a few seconds later, wrapped up in his jacket which hides an impeccable suit.
Waving to the crowd, eyes misty.
Just look at the countless flags of Sardinia, proudly displayed by some 16,000
tifosi
(supporters, editor's note) of the Unipol Domus, the local stadium, packed full on this Saturday afternoon January 14 against Como, during the 20th day of Serie B, to understand the importance of Cagliari Calcio.
Beyond sports.
Its logo, even, features the coat of arms of the island, located south of Corsica and which has more than 1.6 million inhabitants.
Everyone here is immensely proud to remember that their club was Italian champion during the 1969-1970 season.
The legendary center-forward Luigi "Gigi" Riva, author of 164 goals in 315 games in total under the colors
rossoblù
(red and blue, editor's note), being there for many.
Another era, perhaps outdated, but above all romantic.
And romanticism, Claudio Ranieri…
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