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Former Italy World Cup winner Paolo Rossi has died at the age of 64, Italian television channel RAI Sport said.
Enrico Varriale, host of the station where Rossi had been working as an expert, shared the news on Twitter early Thursday morning.
“Paolo Rossi left us. Unforgettable Pablito, who fell in love with all of us that summer of 1982 and who has been a precious and competent colleague at RAI in recent years. Rip dear Paolo, ”he said.
The former Juventus and AC Milan striker played a decisive role in Italy’s victory at the 1982 World Cup, scoring the first goal of the final 3-1 victory over West Germany, as well as a hat-trick against Brazil. at the beginning of the tournament.
He also won two Serie A titles and helped Juventus win the 1984 European Cup.
The tributes were led by his wife, Federica Cappelletti, who shared a photo of the couple on Instagram with the caption “Per semper” (“forever”).
Former Germany and Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann also paid his respects on Twitter, writing: “Dear Pablito, we always remember you!”
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