Sky Sport is set to air a three-part docu-series titled "Toro 1976. Lassù qualcuno ti ama" starting Friday, May 15, 2026, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Torino's seventh and most recent Serie A title. The series will air on Sky Sport Legend at 21:00 and 22:00, and be available on demand via Now.
The 1975-76 Scudetto holds a special place in Torino's history. It was the club's first league triumph since the Superga tragedy of 1949, which wiped out the legendary Grande Torino team. Under coach Gigi Radice, Torino played an innovative pressing and attacking style, earning the nickname "operaia" (working-class) in contrast to the wealthier Juventus, backed by the Agnelli family. President Orfeo Pianelli and director Beppe Bonetto built a squad of homegrown talent and shrewd signings.
The documentary delves into the personalities that defined that team. Goalkeeper Luciano Castellini, defenders Roberto Salvadori and Giuseppe Pallavicini, midfielders Claudio Sala, Patrizio Sala, Renato Zaccarelli, and Eraldo Pecci, and the prolific strike duo Paolo Pulici and Francesco Graziani are central figures. Their stories are told through interviews with former players, journalists, and figures like Fabio Capello, who faced them as a Juventus midfielder.
The title "Lassù qualcuno ti ama" was originally conceived by Gian Paolo Ormezzano for Tuttosport the Monday after the title win, directing a thought to the Grande Torino. The documentary uses this phrase to bridge the club's past and present. Sky's creative agency has employed artificial intelligence to bring historical photos to life and recreate moments from the season, with consent from those involved—a first for a Sky Sport documentary.
The 1975-76 season was a comeback story. After a difficult start, Torino went on a winning run, culminating in a decisive derby victory over Juventus. The final day at the Stadio Comunale against Cesena saw the team secure the title in front of a passionate crowd. The documentary includes never-before-seen footage from that decisive match.
The team's connection to the Superga tragedy is profound. After winning the title, the players, accompanied by fans, walked to the Basilica of Superga on May 17 to pay homage to the fallen Invincibili. This ritual cemented the Scudetto as not just a sporting achievement but a spiritual one for the city.
Testimonials in the documentary include family members: Cristiana Ferrini, daughter of captain Giorgio Ferrini, and Mariella Scirea, widow of Gaetano Scirea, who played for Juventus. Others include writer Giuseppe Culicchia, critic Aldo Grasso, entertainer Piero Chiambretti, and Valter Pianelli, nephew of the president. Their perspectives provide a multi-layered view of the era.
The series is a project led by Sky Sport director Federico Ferri, with coordination and interviews by Paolo Aghemo, and directed by Massimo Bomprezzi and Andrea Parini. The use of AI marks a technological leap in sports documentaries, aiming to offer an immersive experience.
For Torino fans, this documentary is a chance to relive the club's last great triumph. With the team currently competing in Serie A but far from title contention, the 1976 Scudetto remains a golden memory. The series reinforces the enduring legacy of that side, which is still celebrated as one of the most beloved in Italian football.
As the 50th anniversary approaches, "Toro 1976. Lassù qualcuno ti ama" promises to be a must-watch for football historians and Torino faithful alike. The three episodes will be available from May 15 on Sky and Now.
Based on reporting from Tuttosport.
