NOVOMATIC Italia partners with Operazione Nostalgia: football, memories and participation in the event on 26 September
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Together with Quigioco News and APay E-Wallet, the Group will take centre stage at the Fan Village at Ancona Stadium with activities dedicated to football fans from the 1980s and 1990s.
NOVOMATIC Italia is one of the partners of Operazione Nostalgia, the major event dedicated to the stars who have written unforgettable chapters in the history of Italian football, which, following its stop in Rome, arrives at the Stadio del Conero in Ancona on Saturday 26 September 2026.
The event will bring over forty champions who have shaped the history of Italian football to the Marche region, offering fans the chance to relive the thrills, memories and iconic moments that have accompanied entire generations of supporters.
The day will kick off at 10.30 am with the opening of the Fan Village, the area outside the stadium that will host numerous initiatives dedicated to visitors and fans attending the event. As part of this, NOVOMATIC Italia will be present with a space dedicated to entertainment and public participation through the brands Quigioco News, a sports news portal, and APay E-Wallet, the digital wallet of ADMIRAL Pay, the Group’s payment institution.
In the dedicated area of the Fan Village, visitors will be able to take part in a range of activities designed to engage fans of all ages. Among these, the table football tournament stands out, with the finalists having the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive experience by taking to the pitch alongside the Legends starring in the event. The stand will also feature a photo wall dedicated to fans, designed to capture and share the day’s most memorable moments on social media using the hashtag #TeLoRicordi, helping to celebrate the value of memories and the passion that unites different generations of football fans.
Sofia Oranges and Anna Maria Baccaro, Ambassadors for Quigioco News and ADMIRAL Pay, will be hosting the activities, providing coverage of the event throughout the day via dedicated social media content.
Over 40 leading figures from Italian and international football will take part in the event and in the grand finale – the highly anticipated Legends’ match, scheduled for 8.00 pm inside the stadium – which will mark the culmination of a day dedicated to a passion for football and the memories that unite generations of fans. It is against this backdrop that the public will be able to watch live as the champions who have written unforgettable chapters in the history of football take to the pitch, enjoying a unique and thrilling experience.
Among the Legends already announced are champions of the calibre of Gianluigi Buffon, Paolo Di Canio, Alessandro Costacurta, Dida, Vincenzo Iaquinta, Cristian Zaccardo, Alessio Tacchinardi, Moreno Torricelli, Nicola Ventola, Giuseppe Pancaro and David Pizarro. The list of participants is constantly being updated, and further names will be revealed in the coming weeks, helping to make the event even more special.
Operazione Nostalgia celebrates the power of memories and sport’s ability to rekindle emotions that span generations. It is in this context that the NOVOMATIC Italia Group is involved; through Quigioco News and APay E-Wallet, it will help to enrich the participants’ experience with activities designed to encourage interaction, engagement and sharing, all in the spirit of a passion for football.
