According to Italian media reports such as Milano Sport, the 1982 World Cup champion and Italian legend Paolo Rossi died at the age of 64. At this time, it has only been more than ten days since the death of maradona, the king of the ball. In 1982 and 1986, the World Cup MVP belonged to the legendary Rossi and maradona, respectively.
Top scorer of the 1982 WORLD Cup in Spain: Legendary Italian striker Paolo Rossi
The news was announced by RAI sports host Enrico Valar, who has been working with the RAI as an expert in recent years.
Valar wrote, "Sad news: Paul Rossi left us, we fell in love with him in the summer of 1982 and in recent years he has been a valuable and capable work partner for RAI." Rest in peace! Dear Rossi. Rossi's wife, Capelletti, also posted a photo of the two on social media with the caption, "Paul, Eternity." ”
Paul Rossi was born in Italy on September 23, 1956, nicknamed the "Golden Boy". The 1982 World Cup was the pinnacle of Paul Rossi' victory, who led the team to key and was elected the top scorer and best player of that World Cup, winning the "Golden Ball" and "Golden Boot Award".
Paul Rossi's legendary journey at the 1982 World Cup was comparable to Maradona 4 years later, and even more incredible. Because, Paul Rossi has just been banned by the Italian Football Association for two years. A rising young player was banned for two years, and at one point paul Rossi was no longer expected. However, Paul Rossi, who was only released on April 27, 1982, actually scored 6 goals in the subsequent World Cup, and made a contribution to Italy's world cup.
As a player, Paolo Rossi made 48 appearances for the Italian national team, scoring 20 goals, including 9 in the World Cup, and is the world cup top scorer in The history of the Italian team, widely regarded as one of the greatest Italian players of all time. During his club career, Paul Rossi played for Juve, AC Milan, Vicenza and Perugia, helping Juve win collective honours such as Serie A titles and Champions League titles.
Red Star News reporter Hu Minjuan compiled the report according to IC photo
Edited by Deng Xuguang
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