Gigi Riva
Italian association football player (1944–2024)
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Summary
Gigi Riva was born on November 7, 1944[1], in Leggiuno[2]. He died on January 22, 2024[3], in Cagliari[4]. He worked as an association football player[5], screenwriter[6], and sporting director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,717 views/month, #6,923 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Italy[9]
- Award received: Q44726364[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Member of sports team: Cagliari Calcio[12], A.C. Legnano[13], Italy men's national association football team[14], Parma Calcio 1913[15]
- League or competition: North American Soccer League[16]
- Commons category: Luigi Riva[17]
- Position played on team / speciality: wing half[18]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[19]
- Handedness: left-handedness[20]
- Sport: association football[21]
- Family name: Riva[22]
- Given name: Luigi[23], Gigi[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Participant in: 1974 FIFA World Cup[26], 1970 FIFA World Cup[27], 1968 UEFA European Championship[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[29]
- Birth name: Luigi Riva[30]
- Country for sport: Italy[31]
- Name in native language: Gigi Riva[32]
- Different from: Gigi Riva[33]
- Start of work period: 1961[34]
- End of work period: 1980[35]
- Height: 180 cm[36]
- Mass: 78 kg[37]
- Permanent duplicated item: Q3238419[38]
- Writing language: Italian[39]
Why It Matters
Gigi Riva has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Gigi Riva born?
Gigi Riva's place of birth was Leggiuno[2].
Where did Gigi Riva die?
Gigi Riva died in Cagliari[4].
What did Gigi Riva do for work?
Gigi Riva worked as an association football player[5], screenwriter[6], and sporting director[7].
What awards did Gigi Riva receive?
Honors received include Q44726364[10].