Orsolini receives the “Giuseppe Prisco” National Prize

This afternoon in Bolognano (CH) Riccardo Orsolini was awarded the ‘Giuseppe Prisco’ National Prize for loyalty, fair play and sportsmanship. Orsolini, winner in the footballer category, was presented with an artistic creation specially created by painter, sculptor and engraver Maestro Mimmo Paladino.

“I dedicate the award to my family, to Bologna and to our fans,” said Riccardo Orsolini. “It has been my best season so far, I am very happy with the work done by me and the whole team: the numbers I am putting up are also thanks to my teammates. The game against Napoli? I’m sorry I wasn’t there, but I’m proud of my team-mates: they had a great game against the reigning Italian champions. The coach is a very competent and prepared person who wants to get there, personally he’s helping me a lot. The national team? It doesn’t depend on me, I hope to do well at my club to make it difficult for coach Mancini’s choices’.

In the photo from the left: Antonio Matarrese, LND Commissioner Giancarlo Abete, FIGC President Gabriele Gravina, Riccardo Orsolini, the President of the award organising committee Marcello Zaccagnini and FIGC Vice President Daniele Ortolano.