He is also the face of a historical Cagliari team that won the Scudetto in 1970. Riva was the first player from Cagliari to be called up to the national team, where he made his debut at the age of 20.

Thus begins the long message from Cagliari Calcio, published on the home page of the club's website, on the day in which Gigi Riva, who passed away on January 22, would have turned 80.

Luigi 'Gigi' Riva scored in Italy's dramatic 4-3 World Cup semi-final win over West Germany in 1970 Italy's record goalscorer and former Cagliari forward Luigi Riva has died at the age of 79.

On November 7 and 8 at 7:30 pm at Su Tzirculu – in via Molise in Cagliari - “RIVA LUIGI '69 '70. Cagliari ai dì dello scudetto” by Alessandro Lay brings to light the essence of a champion ...

Cagliari coach Davide Nicola was left pleased with their 3-3 draw against AC Milan on Saturday. Rafael Leao scored twice and Tammy Abraham also struck for the Rossonero, though goals from Cagliari ...

Riva scored 35 goals in 42 appearances for Italy ... He was also a prolific goalscorer for Cagliari, leading the Sardinian club to their only Serie A title in 1970. Cagliari said: “He was ...

Riva scored 35 goals in 42 appearances for Italy ... He was also a prolific goalscorer for Cagliari, leading the Sardinian club to their only Serie A title in 1970. It appeared that no one was ...