In Genoa at Doppio Malto with David Suazo

It was a different matchday eve, one celebrated with football and music, held on Saturday afternoon in Genoa at the “Fiumara” shopping center. There, the Doppio Malto venue and Cagliari Calcio organized an early third half dedicated to the fans of both Cagliari and Genoa, filled with laughter, anecdotes, good spirits, and, more generally, a moment of genuine social gathering.

The event saw a special appearance by former striker David Suazo, a “double ex” of the day, having played for Cagliari from 1999 to 2007 (a symbol of the club with 95 goals, also wearing the captain’s armband) and for Genoa during the 2009/2010 season. Interviewed for the occasion by the team from “Che Fatica la vita da Bomber” in a live podcast, the event was also enriched by the musical duo from Genoa, “Questo e Quello,” who performed their own songs as well as tracks from the repertoire of Fabrizio De André, to trace the red thread connecting Sardinia to Genoa. Suazo captivated the audience, answering questions with memories, jokes, and the revelation of interesting behind-the-scenes stories..

Also present in the Cagliari Calcio delegation was Nicola Riva, who attended the talk and spent time, along with Suazo, interacting with many fans from both teams who gathered to share their passion for football ahead of the match at the “Luigi Ferraris,” scheduled for Sunday at 12:30.

The great Honduran striker revisited the milestones of a career that saw him dominate the Serie A top scorer charts at the start of the new millennium.

“It’s always a pleasure to meet fans around Italy, especially on occasions like this, where there are supporters and enthusiasts from different football affiliations,” said Suazo during the evening, reflecting on his football journey in Italy. “When I arrived in Sardinia and Italy, I was very young. In 1999, everything was different. I was stepping into a new world, from the food to the habits. I learned a lot in Serie B and then in the top tier, eventually wearing the captain’s armband and scoring quite a few goals with Cagliari, and then at all the other clubs in Italy and abroad where I had the chance to play. Every now and then, I watch my old videos and think: ‘Yes, it was great.'”

Many defenses were broken down, and many teammates contributed to the growth of a player who arrived in Italy at a very young age, at a time when Serie A was showcasing the highest potential of talent in the world.

“The golden years at Cagliari were definitely exciting, we had so much fun: me, Esposito, Langella, and Zola, who was a master and a world-class player, always ready to help and make himself available, an incredible example. The number 10 I would always want behind me? A little brother who is no longer with us, Andrea Capone.”

“I’ve played with many other champions, at Cagliari and beyond, and I’m happy to have contributed something to the world of football,” continued the Honduran. “For now, I’ve stopped coaching. I’m focused on scouting and monitoring Honduran talent here in Europe and beyond. We, with our privileged perspective in the Old Continent, try to lend a helping hand.”

Finally, an inevitable comment on the current situation just hours before the match.

“It will be a great match, interesting and difficult to predict,” concluded Suazo. “Cagliari is doing well, maybe they haven’t earned all the points they deserved, but they’ve definitely shown some good things. Genoa has changed coach, so in cases like this, everything is new and to be discovered. They have the home advantage, it’s a direct clash, we’ll see how it goes, and it will be a pleasure to enjoy it at Marassi.”

At the end of the chat, it was time for Suazo to take photos and sign autographs, and afterwards, everyone enjoyed a pint of beer offered by Doppio Malto to toast together in the spirit of the most authentic values of sport and football passion.