Farewell to Paolo Rossi, extraordinary champion of the 1982 World Cup. The great footballer leaves at the age of 64 due to an incurable disease. The news was released this night by his wife Federica Cappelletti with a message on Instagram. A simple but emblematic 'Forever' that of Rossi's life partner: two words that mean everything.
Paolo Rossi who, after the splendid success of the Spanish World Cup, has become Pablito for all, will be remembered as a true 'gentleman' of football. A class champion, who had won everything, who had decided the fate of very important matches on the pitch, but who never flaunted his skills and successes. Always elegant and measured, never excessive, never a smudge or a jarring note. After his career as a footballer he participated in many sports broadcasts as a commentator. Then came the disease that took him away and now Pablito also becomes a legend and climbs to the Olympus of 'champions forever'.
Paolo Rossi, the legendary Pablito of the '82 World Cup
Paolo Rossi, born in Prato on September 23, 1956, truly boasts an extraordinary career that reached its peak with the victory of the 1982 world championship in Spain. A championship that Italy also won thanks to him, for his feats and his unforgettable goals. In that championship, the memory of which still makes Italians dream, Rossi is the absolute top scorer.
A great satisfaction for the coach of the National, Enzo Bearzot who had strongly wanted him in the team against everything and everyone. Unforgettable, on the occasion of the World Cup final, also the support of President of the Republic Sandro Pertini. We all remember the enthusiastic cheering of the head of state in the stands of the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. Pablito, in the same year, also won the Golden Ball. The great champion with Giovanni Trapattoni's Juventus in the 80s won two championships, one Coppa Italiaa Cup of Cups, a European Super Cup and the Champions Cup in 1985.
