After suffering a life-threatening head injury over a year ago, Sergio Ricci he was a footballer again on Tuesday night, appearing for the first time for new club Al-Gharafa in Qatar. The 31-year-old had been without a club until September after his deal at Paris Saint-Germain expired, before signing with the same club as his compatriot Joselu Mato. The ex-Real Madrid striker has taken on reinforcements to help him on his way.
Al-Gharafa secured a 4-2 win over Al-Ain, and gave Rico a happy return to action. As highlighted by MDit is 492 days since he suffered serious head trauma after a horse riding accident, and was airlifted to hospital. He could be in intensive care for several weeks, with no certainty if he would be able to return to the game.
It has been 878 days since he last played a game of football, having been a supporter of Gianluigi Donnarumma at PSG. Rico's story is one of persistence and hard work, and a joyous occasion for the world of football.
