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Italy’s 1982 world cup hero, Paolo Rossi dies at 64

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4 years ago

December 11, 2020

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Paolo Rossi (Photo credit: Skysports)

Paolo Rossi, Italy’s world cup hero and Italian soccer had died at aged 64, his wife confirmed on Instagram.

On 9th December, 2020, the wife of Rossi, Federica Cappelletti announced the demise of her husband as she posted a photo of herself and her husband, captioning it “Per Sempre” which translates to ” forever”.

In the wife”s post, she did not reveal the cause of Rossi’s death.

As per media reports, Paolo Rossi had been suffering from an incurable disease.

Who is Paolo Rossi?

Paolo Rossi who was born on 23rd September 1956, died on 9th December, 2020.

He was an Italian professional footballer who also made Italy to win the 1982 FIFA world cup title.

Before his death, Paolo Rossi is named Italy’s top scorer in world cup history.

He is also regarded as one of the greatest and most prolific Italian forwards of all time.

Paolo Rossi is survived by his wife, Federica Cappelletti and 3 children, Alessandro Rossi, Sofia Elena Rossi and Maria Vittoria.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 months ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 months ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”