"Sacrifice, devotion, passion, but above all, respect for the opponent. The Cagliari Crusaders, the Italian American Football champions, are a source of pride for Sardinia and represent an example of perseverance and sporting dedication." This was stated by Regional Council President Piero Comandini, who this morning received the managers and athletes of the Cagliari Crusaders, the 2026 Italian champions, in the Presidency. 9-man American football The Sardinian team won the national title by beating the Honey Badgers Formigine 48-6 in the Nine Bowl final, played at the “Paolo Mazza” stadium in Ferrara.
"After sixteen years, this cup brings Sardinia back to the top spot in Italian American Football. We are grateful," Comandini said, "for the enormous sacrifices you make. We know how difficult it is for Sardinian athletes to emerge in any sport. But the quality, professionalism, and tenacity of our athletes and the managers of the island's clubs allow us to overcome obstacles, and in every discipline we are able to achieve excellent levels."
Present at the meeting were team President Emanuele Garzia, Vice President Sergio Andrea Meloni, General Manager Giuseppe Marongiu, Manager Giulia Congia, Manager and Coach Antonio Nicolli, Coach Andrea Antonino, and athletes Edoardo Stara, Gianfranco Farris, Davide Anedda, Fabio Matta, Riccardo Pili, Massimiliano Mandas, Michele Meloni, and Mike Scano.
President Comandini presented the Four Moors flag to the athletes and managers.
(Unioneonline)
