There was a curious moment during this evening’s Serie B promotion ceremony celebrating Cagliari’s step up to the top flight when someone made off with the trophy.
Coach Claudio Ranieri and the squad snatched their ticket to Serie A with a 94th-minute Gianluca Lapadula goal at the Stadio San Nicola against Bari last night.
They returned to Sardinia this morning and were greeted by thousands of fans at the Unipol Domus Stadium.
The squad and coach were presented with the Nexus Trophy for their promotion to Serie A.
Fans invaded the pitch to join in the celebrations and some got a little over-excited, because someone made off with the trophy.
“They’ve stolen the cup! Please bring it back!” said the stadium speaker.
The concern only lasted a few minutes, because fortunately whoever had taken the silverware for a joyride decided to bring it back to its rightful owners.
It might’ve been rather difficult to smuggle that cup out of the arena anyway.