On 2 June 1963, the Nerazzurri lifted the Italian Cup after beating Toro at the San Siro. A historic success for Domenghini and his companions, which however was never really celebrated. A few hours later, in fact, Giuseppe Roncalli, the beloved “good Pope” in Bergamo, died
For an Angel that shines there is another that goes out. And so, in a few hours, the blue turns black. And the joy of sporting success leaves room for tears. The paradox of Atalanta is that in over a century of existence they have won only one trophy and have not even celebrated it. On 2 June 1963, exactly sixty years ago, Angelo Domenghini’s hat-trick tamed Torino at the San Siro and gave the Goddess the Coppa Italia, the first (and for now last) trophy on the Nerazzurri showcase.
