Luigi Riva
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About
Italian forward who scored the game-winning extra-time goal to send his national team to the 1970 World Cup title match, where they were defeated by Brazil.
Before Fame
He began his professional career with Legnano in 1961, then joined Cagliari a year later.
Trivia
His #11 jersey was the first one retired by the Cagliari club in their more than 50-year history.
Family Life
He was born in Leggiuno, in the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy.
Associated With
His Italian national team lost to Pele and the Brazilian team 4-1 in the 1970 World Cup Championship game.
