Victories, unforgettable goals, but also bitter defeats, from which, nevertheless, Cagliari has always been able to rise again, which constitutes its strength today.

It is the team of Gigi Riva, an icon for Sardinians and a symbol of Italian football in the world. He is the all-time leading scorer for the Italian National Team, indistinguishably linked to Cagliari and Sardinia. He had a primary role in Italy’s 2006 World Cup victory, as a technical staff member.

Alongside Riva, the trio from Uruguay must also be remembered in the history of Cagliari: Francescoli-Herrera-Fonseca and two highly important players, Gianfranco Zola and Daniele Conti. Gianfranco Zola is the champion of Oliena who emigrated to England (voted as the best ever Chelsea player) and who returned to lead his beloved team back to Serie A. Daniele Conti has been a leader both on and outside the pitch, the most capped player in Cagliari’s history.

Today, we get to experience the next generation shine with Radja Nainggolan and Diego Godìn.