It’s time for “GOAL!”
The Festival, which will transform our city into the capital of soccer storytelling for a weekend, will actually kick off tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, with a show by Federico Buffa, who will take the stage at the Teatro Verdi (9:00 p.m.) to recount Italy’s winning run at the 1982 World Cup. The rest of the events will take place from Friday through Sunday at the Stazione Leopolda in Pisa and at the Cetilar Arena. Pisa Sporting Club will once again take center stage this year. Let’s take a look at the schedule:
Friday, October 2. Leopolda Station (11:00 a.m.)
“Tech & Rehab: The Impact of New Technologies on Sports Medicine”
A panel discussion moderated by Professor Carmelo Chisari, Director of the “Rehab and Sport” University Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Saturday, October 3. Cetilar Arena (11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)
Two exclusive (sold-out) behind-the-scenes tours of the city stadium, featuring stories and memorabilia curated by the Cento-Pisa1909 Football Museum Association
Saturday, October 3. Stazione Leopolda (4:00–6:00 p.m.)
Themed exercises and games in the dedicated play area with instructors from the Pisa Sporting Club Academy
Sunday, October 4. Cetilar Arena (11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)
Two exclusive (sold-out) behind-the-scenes tours of the city stadium, featuring stories and memorabilia curated by the Cento-Pisa1909 Football Museum Association
Sunday, October 4. Leopolda Station (4:00 p.m.)
“The Soccer Jersey”
How is a soccer jersey created, and how does it become a collector’s item? Nicola Bellapigna (GG Teamwear), Giancarlo Romito (Football World GS), Giorgio Remuzzi (Swappinho), and Corrado Paolucci (Magliofili) will discuss this topic on stage at the Festival, where they will also engage in a discussion with the Inter Milan Marketing and Content Team.
Sunday, October 4. Stazione Leopolda (4:00–6:00 p.m.)
Themed exercises and games in the designated play area with instructors from the Pisa Sporting Club Academy
In addition, at Stazione Leopolda, an exhibition booth dedicated to Pisa Sporting Club will be open from Friday through Sunday, featuring all of the club’s official merchandise.