TURIN, Italy: Italian president Sergio Mattarella led the tributes as the country remembered the legendary 'Grande Torino' on the 70th anniversary of the Superga air disaster that wiped out one of Italy's greatest ever football teams.
Mattarella said that the tragedy was"an indelible page in the history of the Republic and not just Italian football" as the team had been"a symbol of sport and also represented a sign of the rebirth of the country after the horrors of war".The day's commemorations began with a tribute at the Monumental Cemetery in Turin where the city's Mayor Chiara Appendino laid a wreath in front of the memorial plaque in honour of the victims.
"I grew up in the myth of that team, my youth was permeated by the memory of the great champions who disappeared in Superga," said Lega Serie A president Gaetano Micciche.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Football: Ronaldo breaks Torino hearts in 1-1 derby drawCristiano Ronaldo headed in a late equaliser to spoil Torino's dream of a first win at city rivals Juventus in nearly a quarter of a century and ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Football: AC Milan's Champions League hopes hit by Torino defeatAC Milan’s hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League suffered a setback after they were beaten 2-0 by Torino on Sunday, their first ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Late Ronaldo goal foils TorinoCristiano Ronaldo headed a late equaliser to deny Torino their first win away to neighbours Juventus for 24 years as the two sides drew 1-1 in ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Torino attempt to end 24-year wait for away derby winThe last time that Torino won away to Juventus in the Derby della Mole, the likes of Didier Deschamps, Antonio Conte and Roberto Baggio were ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
France, Italy mark 500th anniversary of Leonardo's deathPresident Emmanuel Macron and Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella on Thursday kicked off commemorations to mark 500 years since Leonardo da ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
France, Italy mark 500th anniversary of Leonardo's deathPresident Emmanuel Macron and Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella on Thursday kicked off commemorations to mark 500 years since Leonardo da Vinci died in France, paying their respects to the Renaissance genius in a private visit to his grave. The sleepy town of Amboise on the Loire River -- where
Source: YahooSG - 🏆 3. / 71 Read more »
France, Italy mark 500th anniversary of Leonardo's deathThe Loire Valley town of Amboise will kick off festivities marking the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death in style on Thursday, with ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Football: AC Milan's Champions League hopes hit by Torino defeatAC Milan’s hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League suffered a setback after they were beaten 2-0 by Torino on Sunday, their first ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Football: Ronaldo breaks Torino hearts in 1-1 derby drawCristiano Ronaldo headed in a late equaliser to spoil Torino's dream of a first win at city rivals Juventus in nearly a quarter of a century and ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Football: Valencia, Sevilla, Getafe all lose to leave fourth spot up in the airLa Liga's last Champions League spot remains up for grabs after Valencia, Sevilla and Getafe all endured surprise defeats on Sunday.
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Berkshire swings to big profit; Buffett laments Kraft HeinzWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday said gains in its stock investments fueled a big first-quarter profit, while improved results ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »