Torino FC and River Plate have celebrated their football friendship in Buenos Aires. The mayor of Turin and the rector of the Polytechnic paid tribute to the memory of Grande Torino.

What happened?

The visit was a tribute to the memory of Grande Torino, which tragically disappeared in the Superga air crash on May 4, 1949.

Why is it important for Torino FC?

River Plate's team was the first to respond with an extraordinary gesture of solidarity: they agreed to play a friendly match in Turin, thus contributing to supporting the Granata company.

What comes next?

The meeting ended with the promise to further strengthen the relations between the two institutions and with the commitment to keep alive the memory of the Superga tragedy, transforming it into a symbol of friendship and sports brotherhood without borders. | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | May 4, 1949 | Superga air crash | The Turin delegation was able to admire the section of the River Plate museum dedicated to Grande Torino, a living and touching testimony of a friendship that has managed to transform pain into a bridge between two continents.