The death of Gigi Proietti, who passed away last 2th November his day 80esimo birthday, has left an unbridgeable void in the hearts of many. Proietti was not only a great man of cinema and theater, but also a great fan of Roma. For this reason, the Capitoline club, having learned the news of the actor's death, decided to remember him in different ways. In addition to the commemorative tweet with the phrase "A piece of Rome that goes away. Thanks for everything, Maestro”, The Giallorossi played last Thursday in the match of Europa League against Cluj mourning on the arm. Finally in today's match against Genoa it was decided to put a patch on homage to Gigi Proietti on the Roma shirt, with the phrase "Thanks Mandrà". The reference is to the character Bruno Fioretti "Mandrake”, Played by Proietti in the cult of 1976 "Horse fever".
Dedicated Gigi Proietti patch on the Roma shirt: the boundless love of an exceptional fan
The actor's relationship with the "Magica“It was pure love, which is why the homage to Gigi Proietti in the Roma shirt should not surprise. It is in fact a sincere thanks from the company to a exceptional fan, which has given so much to the capital, not only in the artistic field. Proietti always used to follow the matches of the Giallorossi, trying not to lose even one. Legend has it that the actor loved Rome so much that he even moved the dates of the shows or rehearsals to be able to follow the matches. It is also said that when he was on set, he also had a TV installed so that he could watch his team. Whether this is true or an urban legend does not matter, but it gives a good idea of the Project in love with Rome. A reciprocated love if you think that in the 2002, the then president Franco Sensi, invested him with the title "Knight of Rome".
Farewell to the great "Mandrake”Leaves the Roma fans“ orphans ”of one of his most die-hard fans. The dedicated Gigi Proietti patch on the Roma shirt is therefore a last splendid way to remember the deceased actor. The shirts used by the players will then be auctioned and the proceeds will be donated to charity. The relationship that binds Rome to Proietti is indissoluble and can be well described by the captain's words Francesco Totti in a recent interview with Sheet"Gigi was a great Roma fan and represented Rome in the world as only we true Romans know how to do ... Rome will always be grateful to you". Hello Mandrà!
