Before returning to Sardinia, almost twenty-four hours late due to a plane malfunction , the Cagliari team had a special moment. This afternoon, at their hotel in Lecce, the Rossoblù received a visit from Emanuele, a 9-year-old boy from Bitonto who has been battling a serious illness for some time. Having become famous on social media, where he's known as EmanueleSuperstar16, over the years he's received support and friendship from several footballers, including Elia Caprile and Michael Folorunsho, whom he knew from his time at Bari.
Today, accompanied by his family, little Emanuele had lunch with the team. He was greeted with autographs, selfies, and a souvenir photo with all the Rossoblù players fresh from yesterday's great victory in Lecce, along with coach Fabio Pisacane. It was an unforgettable day, with many Cagliari players having their photos taken making Emanuele's signature gesture: his right hand on his forehead and sticking his tongue out .
Cagliari, who returned late this afternoon, resume tomorrow morning in Assemini: Tuesday at 5:00 PM, they play the Coppa Italia Round of 32 against Frosinone at the Unipol Domus . Next Saturday, they play at home against Inter at 8:45 PM.