Government to Pay Solemn Funeral Tribute to World Champion Gigi Riva

As learned by Adnkronos, the government has decided to bid farewell to Gigi Riva by paying him a solemn funeral tribute. The funeral, which will be held tomorrow at 16 in Cagliari, at the Basilica of Bonaria, will be attended by the Minister of Sport Andrea Abodi. The solemn funerals - which do not fall under the category of state funerals - are planned in the event of particularly mournful events that strike public opinion and its conscience and sensitivity.