Italy’s 1982 FIFA World Cup hero Paolo Rossi has died aged 64, his family had said on Thursday (10).
Rossi became a household name after leading the Azzurri to victory at the tournament in Spain, finishing as top-scorer and being named the best player of the tournament.
At club level he first came to prominence as a prolific scorer for Vicenza, earning a move to Juventus and later playing for AC Milan. His death was reportedly due to a long illness.1982 World Cup hero Paolo Rossi passes away
11 Dec 2020
1982 World Cup hero Paolo Rossi passes away
11 Dec 2020
Italy’s 1982 FIFA World Cup hero Paolo Rossi has died aged 64, his family had said on Thursday (10).
Rossi became a household name after leading the Azzurri to victory at the tournament in Spain, finishing as top-scorer and being named the best player of the tournament.
At club level he first came to prominence as a prolific scorer for Vicenza, earning a move to Juventus and later playing for AC Milan. His death was reportedly due to a long illness.