LITERATURE Sports. Gianfelice Facchetti wins the Ciotti prize with the book “Capitani“

"Captains" written by Gianfelice Facchetti won the fourth edition of the “Sandro Ciotti Award“ of sports literature, conceived by Filippo Grassia and organized by Panathlon Club Milan. The award ceremony took place at the University of Milan, celebrating a work that explores the role of the great captains of football, iconic figures capable of transcending the playing field to become symbols of integrity and inspiration. Captains of any kind are indeed Myths, Examples, Symbols, those points of reference that seem to no longer exist, everywhere, and in football in particular. The "Flags" of the past that we would so much like to see fly". Facchetti offers us a splendid and nostalgic overview, from his father Giacinto to Armando Picchi, and then the Maldini dynasty (Cesare and Paolo) and many others.

Facchetti's book preceded the other two finalists: Giorgio Simonelli author of "Quasi gol: Storia sentimentale del calcio in TV" (Manni) and Stefano Ardito, with "K2: La montagna del mito. Vittorie, tragedie, grandi imprese" (Solferino)

The 2024 Respect Award was given to Filippo Galli for his book "Il mio calcio eretico", a work that reflects on the philosophy of the game and the role of sports training.

Il Panathlon Club Milan renews its commitment to promoting the values ​​of sport through culture and literature.