FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio remembers il Grande Torino – “a source of pride for all football fans”.
Today marks the anniversary of the Superga air disaster, in which the entire squad was killed in a plane crash as they returned from a friendly match with Benfica.
“To remember is the duty of everyone,” Tavecchio said in a statement.
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio remembers il Grande Torino – “a source of pride for all football fans”.
Today marks the anniversary of the Superga air disaster, in which the entire squad was killed in a plane crash as they returned from a friendly match with Benfica.
“To remember is the duty of everyone,” Tavecchio said in a statement.
“Il Grande Torino represented Italy not just in football but also as a symbol of passion and redemption. They were a source of pride for all football fans.
“They made people dream and cry as they embodied sporting values which are still relevant today.”