Giorgio Chinaglia’​s No. 9 jersey to be retired at New York Cosmos match on June 8

Jun 06, 2014 1045

The New York Cosmos today announced that they will honor legendary player Giorgio Chinaglia before the team's match on June 8, 5 p.m. ET against Ottawa at Hofstra University's Shuart Stadium.

Family members of the late Chinaglia, who played alongside Pelé during the 1970s, will be present during a special pregame ceremony to retire the striker's famed No. 9 shirt.

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Source: http://www.soccerwire.com

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