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Mourning in Colombian football for the death of Ricardo Manuel Ciciliano, from pneumonia. At 43, the former Atlantic player died after being hospitalized for two weeks in Barranquilla.
Although he played in eleven Colombian teams, and was champion with Deportes Tolima (2003) and Deportivo Cali (2005), Ciciliano left an indelible mark on Millonarios. Without being a champion, Ricardo became the first Colombian to score in the 2007 South American Cup, in a spectacular campaign in which the ambassador reached the semifinals, eliminating Sao Paulo, among others.
The anecdote of the day that Ciciliano dressed as a hero against DIM is also remembered: he got into goal after the goalkeeper was sent off, and saved a penalty for Jaime Castrillón.
Just four months ago, Ciciliano gave one of his last interviews. Made it to ‘Mundo Millos’. On that occasion, Ricardo Manuel spoke of the pride he felt having passed through Millonarios.
“I say that I still belong to Millionaires. That will not change. I am from Barranquilla, I started my career elsewhere, and one of the most beautiful memories I have of my career, without being a champion with Millonarios, is knowing that that blue shirt is worn with a passion; It is one of the historical and great teams of this country, whatever the others say. That is something that fills me with pride, because I played in the largest institution in Colombia, ”said Ciciliano.
Words that will remain forever in the albiazul fan, who today says goodbye to ‘Cici’.
#RIP “Whatever they say, it fills me with pride because I played in the greatest institution that Colombian soccer has.”
Rest in peace, Ricardo Manuel Ciciliano.
The hearts of Millionaires fans are in mourning today. pic.twitter.com/iVa1It5ksj
– MILLOS World (@MundoMillos) September 17, 2020
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