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As he himself wished, the funeral of Paolo Rossi will be held in the Cathedral of Vicenza. The funeral ceremony, scheduled for Saturday December 12 at 10.30 am, will have ticket quotas managed directly by the family of the sample. In these hours preparations are underway to pay tribute to the player and the man deeply attached to the city where he began his amazing sports career.
“This morning Vicenza woke up with very bad news: Paolo Rossi, our honorary citizen, is missing – declares the mayor Francesco Rucco -, a figure of reference not only for LR Vicenza fans and football fans, but also for the people of Vicenza. During this time we are working with the family to organize the funeral that, as Paolo wished, will be held here in Vicenza on Saturday morning at the Cathedral. We welcome you, even at this very sad time, with open arms. We have proclaimed a city duel until Saturday, with flags at half-staff as a sign of respect for him, while tomorrow afternoon the funeral home will be installed in the Menti stadium ».
Tomorrow, Friday, December 11, the coffin that arrives from Siena and escorted by the local police to the Menti stadium will be awaited at the city gates, where it will be received privately by the managers and the team of the LR Vicenza that collaborates in organizing the funeral. , in close contact with the Municipality and the family. For citizens, the funeral home will remain open inside the stadium from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Following a rigid path defined at a technical table coordinated this afternoon by the Prefecture, citizens will be able to parade in front of the coffin for the last goodbye to Pablito in regards to social distancing.
The next day, to avoid meetings, it will be forbidden to enter the squares and streets around the Duomo if you are not part of the guests at the funeral ceremony. TeleChiara will broadcast the entire mass live. Many authorities are expected at the funeral, in which the Flag of Vicenza will be present, a representation of LR Vicenza, exponents of the world of football and sports journalism, friends of the beloved bomber from all over Italy.
Words of condolences from Renzo and Stefano Rosso
The memory of Paolo Rossi, who since November 2018 has held the position of brand ambassador and independent director of the Lr Vicenza club in the words of Renzo Rosso and Stefano Rosso.
Renzo Rosso: “We are living in a moment of deep sadness. This morning, having heard the news, I couldn’t believe it and there hasn’t been a time this day that I haven’t thought about him. We have all known him and we have all been able to see his soul, his passion, his dignity and his always having his feet on the ground. He will miss him a lot, he will miss him a lot, first of all his family, the entire LR Vicenza club, the world of sport, all the fans and in particular Curva Sud “
Stefano Rosso: «In a year and in a very difficult period for the rojiblanco colors, we lose a piece of the history of this club and of Italian football. I am very sorry and saddened by the disappearance of Paolo. He was not only a great footballer, but also a man of incredible values. It was an honor for me to be president at his side within our corporate structure and to be able to spend time with him. We gather around his family, the entire Atletico fans and football in general, because today a piece of our sports history is leaving ”.
