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In 2020, the celebrity death march appears to be on the rise. A few days ago the legends Diego Maradona and Alejandro Sabeya passed away. This time his partner is Italian legend Paolo Rossi. The 1982 World Cup winning star passed away at the age of 84.
Rossi’s death was first reported through RAI sports presenter Enrico Veral. His wife Federica Capaletti later confirmed the matter on social media.
Enrico Varale wrote in his tweet: ‘What sad news. Paolo Rossi has left us. Pavlito is unforgettable. He tied our love at the 1982 World Cup. At RAI we have been working together lately. I was able to sleep in peace. ‘
Rossi is considered one of the best forwards of all time. Italy won the 1982 World Cup with Rossi. Rossi won both the Ballon d’Or and the Golden Boot at that event. Ballon d’Or also won the same year.
Rossi was banned for two years in a match-fixing scandal before that World Cup. Just before the World Cup came back from ban. Although he was unable to do anything at first, his hat-trick in the quarterfinals saw Italy lose to Brazil, the event’s favorite. The legend scored three more goals in the semifinals and final.
He played the entire time of his career at the club in Italy. Club football began in 1983 with Juventus. He returned to Turin in 1981 via Como, Vicenza and Perugia. He also played for AC Milan later. Juventus won two league titles and the European Cup (Champions League) in 1974.
In total, Rossi has scored 20 goals in 46 appearances for Italy. After taking off his boots, he worked as a soccer expert.
