The main creator of the sensation of Bologna became an honorary citizen of the city

Modest Bologna sensationally qualified for the Champions League at the end of last season. One of the main creators of the team's historic success was its president Joey Saputo, for which he was recognized by the city authorities.

Details: Bologna president Joey Saputo became an honorary citizen of the Italian city after the Italian-Canadian helped them qualify for the Champions League.

Saputo had a meeting with the city's mayor Matteo Lepore where he was honored as an honorary citizen of Bologna.

The club president was accompanied at the ceremony by his wife Carmi, son Luca, Bologna players Lorenzo De Silvestri, Riccardo Orsolini, Lewis Ferguson and Federico Ravaglia.

The Canadian businessman also founded MLS club CF Montreal in 1992 and acquired a majority stake in Bologna in 2014.

His father immigrated to Canada from Sicily in the 1950s.

Recall: Last season, the Rossoblu shocked everyone by finishing fifth in Serie A, qualifying for the expanded Champions League thanks to an extra Italy spot.

At the end of the season, head coach Thiago Motta left the team to take charge of Juventus.