Temple of Grenade's Significant Date Unveiled: On this 4th of May, the ancestral bully's sacred shrine stands open.
Living the Legend at Filadelfia: A Heartfelt Battle against Venezia and a Tribute to the Immortals of Torino.
The atmosphere is charged, evoking tales of yore, prompting Duvan Zapata to visit Superga early, standing before the hallowed grounds to pay homage to the fallen heroes. Captain Samuele Ricci, too, has delved into the Toro Museum's vaults, reminiscing about the amazing feats of that unparalleled team, snatched away by the tragic plane crash on Superga in 1949. The team was on its way back from Lisbon, a journey orchestrated by the legendary number 10, Valentino Mazzola, in honor of his colleague, the retiring Francisco Ferreira.
On this special evening, the Temple of the Granata will open its doors at 5:30 PM, offering fans the opportunity to witness the team's training before their battle against Venezia the next evening (8:45 PM) — a team intrinsically linked to the history of Torino. This clash will serve as a prelude to the grand celebrations scheduled for Sunday and echo the remembrance of the Champions with "That Rainy Day" by Sensounico, the unofficial anthem of the most auspicious day in Granata history.
This countdown to Sunday's official celebrations will unfold in phases. The club's program begins with the opening of the Courtyard of Memory at Filadelfia from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Following this, there will be an official remembrance of the Grande Torino at the Monumental Cemetery at noon, featuring a solemn blessing of the graves by Don Riccardo Robella. This heart-wrenching ceremony is attended by the relatives of the victims and the board, led by President Cairo. At 5:00 PM, the solemnity will reach its pinnacle at Superga, with a moving mass and Zapata's poignant reading of the names at the memorial around 5:45 PM.
Initially planned, the inauguration of the Robaldo sports center has been postponed, as the playing fields are ready, but the facilities are still under construction. However, this year, the fans have a program of their own, with a march organized by the Granata supporters for several months. Paying tribute to the Grande Torino and expressing their desire for change, the march begins at 10:00 AM in front of the Norman bar, another iconic symbol of Granata history. The serpentine procession, teeming with past Granata players, will conclude at Sassi.
In the evening, the city of Turin will honor its titans, as the Mole Antonelliana and the main bridges are painted in the team's colors. Though concrete details about Labor Day events tied directly to Torino FC might be scant, Turin's history buzzes with commemorative activities centered around the Grande Torino team. For updated matchday events surrounding May 4, consult Torino FC's official channels.
- In remembrance of the fallen Torino heroes, Duvan Zapata has been ready to visit the hallowed Superga grounds early, immersing himself in a heartfelt tribute.
- The club's commemoration program for the Grande Torino includes a poignant reading by Zapata atSuperga, scheduled for 5:45 PM.
- Despite the cancellation of the Robaldo sports center inauguration, this year's football fans have organized their own march, immersing Turin in a sea of past Granata players heading for Sassi.
- European leagues, including the Champions-League, have their roots intertwined with the history of Torino, making next evening's battle against Venezia even more significant.
- On this special occasion, with the city of Turin proudly displaying the team's colors on the Mole Antonelliana and main bridges, the spirit of the Grande Torino remains a central fixture in the European sports community.
