The event saw numerous prominent guests, including coaches Gattuso and Soncin, who pledged to contribute new memorabilia. Marani: ‘An amazing project.’ Buffon: ‘Understanding the past gives everything greater meaning.’
Even on Ferragosto, the Coverciano museum will be open to all those wanting to explore the memorabilia inside. The FIGC Store and Bar Sport will be open with the same continuous hours.
On the 41st anniversary of the tragedy, the FIGC President has issued a reminder not to forget what happened on 29 May 1985. Today, the Football Museum in Coverciano will host an event entitled ‘Remembering Heysel: Memory and Civic-Sporting Education’, entry to which is free.
The trophy was presented by the President of the Futsal Division, Stefano Castiglia, together with the coach of that historic win, Roberto Menichelli, as well as Michele Miarelli, one of the 14 players who took part in the tournament, and the Division’s honorary president, Fabrizio Tonelli.
Deputy Mayor Isabella Sala, Sports Councilor Leone Zilio, Italian football legend Betty Vignotto, and Vice President of the Museo del Calcio, Enrico Demarchi, attended the event. The city buzzed with excitement as the Azzurre arrived. “We are proud to host such an important event,” said Stefano Rosso, President of Vicenza Calcio.
The event saw numerous prominent guests, including coaches Gattuso and Soncin, who pledged to contribute new memorabilia. Marani: ‘An amazing project.’ Buffon: ‘Understanding the past gives everything greater meaning.’
Even on Ferragosto, the Coverciano museum will be open to all those wanting to explore the memorabilia inside. The FIGC Store and Bar Sport will be open with the same continuous hours.