Paolo Rossi, Italy’s hero at the 1982 World Cup, passed away. The former great striker was 64 years old.



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The announcement was made on the night of Wednesday to Thursday by the television network RAI Sport, where Rossi had held the position of analyst: “Very sad news: Paolo Rossi is gone. Pablito, who will not be forgotten, fell in love with us in the summer of 1982. A beautiful and competent colleague. Rest in peace, Pablo.”, broadcast host Enrico Varriale, according to The Guardian.

Paolo Rossi, Italy’s hero at the 1982 World Cup, died

The information was also confirmed by Rossi’s wife, Frederica Cappelleti, who published a photo with the former footballer on social networks, to which he added the text “Always” (no, forever), without giving details about the cause of death.

There will never be anyone like you, unique, special, after you, absolute nothingness … ❤️

Posted by Federica Cappelletti on Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Paolo rossi he was the hero Italy the World cup 1982. The Prato-born forward scored six goals in Spain’s finals: three against Brazil (3-2), in groups), two against Poland (2-0), in the semifinals, and one against Germany (3-1), in the final.

In 1982, in addition to the World Championship, Rossi, which evolved to Juventus during that period, he won the Ballon d’Or and the title of top scorer in the finals.

Rossi He spent his entire football career in Italy, in teams like Juventus, Como, Vicenza, Perugia, AC Milan or Verona. Along with the “Old Lady”, he won trophies such as the European Cup (1984/1985), the European Super Cup (1984/1985), two titles in Italy (1981/1982, 1983/1984) or the Italian Cup ( 1982/1983).

Paolo rossi is the second World Cup winner to die in the past two weeks, after the Argentine Diego Maradona, died on November 25, after a cardiac arrest.

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