Gigi Riva, an Italian football player with extraordinary ability, dies of a heart attack at the age of 79.
Italian football legend Gigi Riva, known for his extraordinary goalscoring ability, has died of a heart attack at the age of 79.
Italian football legend Gigi Riva, known for his extraordinary goalscoring ability, has died of a heart attack at the age of 79.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, famous Italian football legend Gigi Riva was hospitalized due to heart pain. Although his condition was stable, his condition suddenly deteriorated and he died of a heart attack.
The great Gigi Riva set impressive football scoring records for Cagliari throughout his career, earning him praise as one of the standout players of his generation. His physical appearance and powerful shooting earned him the nickname Rombo di Tuono (Thunderclap).
There is a wave of mourning in Italian football due to his sudden demise. Information about when his last rites will take place has not been revealed yet.