World Cup winner Paolo Rossi dies aged 64
Paolo Rossi, the top scorer in Italy’s 1982 World Cup-winning campaign, has died at the age of 64.
The news was announced on Thursday by Italian TV channel RAI Sport, for whom Rossi had been working as a pundit.
“Such terribly sad news: Paolo Rossi has left us,” said RAI Sport presenter Enrico Varriale, who did not disclose the cause of death...
Paolo Rossi, the top scorer in Italy’s 1982 World Cup-winning campaign, has died at the age of 64.
The news was announced on Thursday by Italian TV channel RAI Sport, for whom Rossi had been working as a pundit.
“Such terribly sad news: Paolo Rossi has left us,” said RAI Sport presenter Enrico Varriale, who did not disclose the cause of death.
“Unforgettable Pablito, who made all of us fall in love in that summer of 1982 and who was a precious and competent work colleague in RAI over recent years.”
Rossi led Italy to the 1982 FIFA World Cup title, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot as top goalscorer, and the Golden Ball for the player of the tournament.
Rossi is one of only three players to have won all three awards at a World Cup, along with Garrincha in 1962, and Mario Kempes in 1978.
Rossi was also awarded the 1982 Ballon d'Or as the European Footballer of the Year for his performances.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest Italian footballers of all time, Rossi was named in 2004 by Pelé as one of the Top 125 greatest living footballers as part of FIFA's 100th anniversary celebration.
- Reuters
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