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Another football legend leaving in 2020. La Gazzetta dello Sport gave the first news about the death of the historic Italian striker, Paolo Rossi, who at the age of 64 ceased to exist for reasons that are not yet known.
In the country of the boot, the news hits a lot. Also to football fans, due to the memory that Rossi leaves behind, a figure of his team in obtaining the 1982 world title. In the event that was played in Spain, Pablito (nickname by which he was known) scored six conquests, including a hat-trick in the memorable triumph over Brazil, a semi-final double against Poland and a goal in the great finish against Germany.
In World Cup history, Rossi has scored nine victories in total. In addition to the 1982 crown, where he was the tournament’s top scorer, he won the Ballon d’Or in the same year. A mark that was only equaled by Brazilian Ronaldo in 2002.
In 2004, he was included in the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 best living players, selected by Pelé and FIFA, on the occasion of the federation’s centenary. In addition to his unforgettable time for the Italian national team, at the club level Rossi defended the shirts he played in Vicenza, Perugia, Juventus, Milan and Hellas Verona.
