Another Football Legend Departed

@wardfcsc (195)
Indonesia
January 27, 2024 2:37am CST
His name might not be as famous as other Italian legends like Paolo Rossi, Dino Zoff or Francesco Totti, but Gigi Riva is the all-time top scorer in Italian national team to date. What was even more surprising from him was that he never played for the big clubs. Riva spent most of his career in the minnow, Cagliari, currently at the relegation zone. He managed to help them win Italian top flight in 1970, the same year he brought Italy to World Cup final before losing to Pele's Brasil.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/jan/22/gigi-riva-italy-cagliari-dies-aged-79-after-heart-attack
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (95804)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
Sorry to learn that Gigi Riva has left us.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (95804)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
@wardfcsc I am more into American football than soccer.
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Wardman
@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
28 Jan
Yeah, kinda happening in a row, so are you into football/ soccer or sports too?
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Wardman
@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
29 Jan
@Deepizzaguy I see, so what's the best team in American football today?
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16086)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jan
May he RIP. 79 is still a good age to live.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16086)
• Nairobi, Kenya
28 Jan
@wardfcsc No problem. I understand. Sometimes discussions are deleted by admin if they don't meet the site rules.
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Wardman
@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
28 Jan
@mildredtabitha Yeah, I just don't get it, though I might have missed one point or two, has it ever happened to you too?
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Wardman
@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
27 Jan
@mildredtabitha Yes. Oh sorry, you might have replied in my previous discussion but somehow it was deleted. So, my apology that I did not read your reply before.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (86229)
• United States
27 Jan
I’m not aware of the person you are speaking of, but I hate to hear of legends leaving us. Their contributions are hopefully recognized, and never forgotten.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (86229)
• United States
27 Jan
@wardfcsc Football, basketball, and baseball, not to mention Olympic sports. Although, I have gotten more curious about soccer since Messi came to the MLS.
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Wardman
@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
27 Jan
@AmbiePam Yes, Messi's effect in MLS is huge because he is officially still the best one in the world this year after he won the annual FIFA Best Award. USA will be busy this year for a big event in the summer, Copa America and of course in 2026 for FIFA World Cup.
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Wardman
@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
27 Jan
Yes, legends left the great mark in sport. So, are you into soccer too or just football?
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (87022)
• United States
27 Jan
Oh really? I am sorry to know this RIP
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (87022)
• United States
27 Jan
@wardfcsc Not really but sometimes I might like to watch a bit of American baseball game. I have attended a football game in England. Manchester United vs Oxford United many years ago. I also went to a Cricket match in Wales.
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Wardman
@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
27 Jan
@RebeccasFarm I see, do you watch women's soccer league in US too? women's team or known as USWNT is the best in history.
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Wardman
@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
27 Jan
No problem. Only football fans usually know about it. Thank you for stopping by. Are you into sports too?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (461464)
• Switzerland
27 Jan
I am Italian, Gigi Riva was as famous as Paolo Rossi, but in a more ancient time, he was called "Rombo di Tuono".
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Wardman
@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
27 Jan
Ah, thank you for the correction, Ms.Anna. I suppose perhaps because he was unlucky not to win the world cup, but I could be mistaken too. Feel free to give more reference, I shall appreciate it. So, what does it mean by 'Rombo di Tuono'?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (461464)
• Switzerland
27 Jan
@wardfcsc Rombo di Tuono means Roar of Thunder. The nickname was given by a sport journalist because of his dominant performance. He played from 1964 until 1974.
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Wardman
@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
27 Jan
@LadyDuck I see, I can imagine that, watching how he played in 1970 World Cup clips. How about you, Ms.Anna? do you like football too? any favourite player?
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