Hall of Fame: Mannini and Boni special fans in the crowd at the Ferraris

Between them they made 621 appearances for the Blucerchiati. Sampdoria legends Moreno Mannini (510) and Loris Boni (111) were guests of president Massimo Ferrero for the opening league match of the season.

The defender, who won seven trophies at the club, was joined by his children Giulia and Matteo, and the goal hero from the great escape of 1973. The pair attended the 5-2 victory over Carpi, as part of the Hall of Fame, an initiative set to become a tradition at home matches at the Ferraris.