Opinion: Serie A loses its hero and dignity all in the same night

The Italian Super Cup was supposed to be a showcase for the game around the world

Jan 24, 2024

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Gigi Riva, Italy’s all-time leading scorer, died on Monday at age 79. UEFA photo via Getty Images

It was supposed to be a global showcase featuring the best of Italian soccer.

At least, that’s what we were all told the Italian Super Cup final, played in Saudi Arabia between Inter Milan and Napoli on Monday, was supposed to be all about.

Instead, the mat…

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