Paolo Rossi, the star of Italy's successful 1982 World Cup campaign, has tragically passed away at the age of 64.
The death of the former Juventus and AC Milan striker, who won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot in 1982 and made 48 caps for his country, was announced in the early hours on Thursday by Italian TV channel RAI Sport for whom Rossi had been working for as a pundit recently.
Rossi won two Serie A titles, one European Cup and the Coppa Italia during four years at Juve but it is his time for the national team which is most fondly remembered, as his six goals led Italy to victory in Spain 38 years ago.
'Such terribly sad news: Paolo Rossi has left us,' said RAI Sport presenter Enrico Varriale.
'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.
'RIP dear Paolo.'
RoddyRich21
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Rip sir
Tonezzz
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Italian legend will always be remembered Paolo Rossi
AleksandarS
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RIP
Muciprstuz
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rip my legend
vikbdelptu
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R.I.P. ..a legend and plays with style, enjoyed him very much..
mabbdimpyz
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rest in peace
didadinors
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Italy v Brazil WC82, the best game ever
You've got a Strong case....
didadinors
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all legends dying in 2020 ar dying at th age of 60s,Sad[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Why the [laugh][cry] emoji?..
didadinors
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GREAT no 9. But I'll remember him as the guy who killed off the GREATEST TEAM NEVER TO HAVE WON A WORLD CUP. BRAZIL CLASS OF 1982.
AsmitRC
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RIP
Keebceikmz
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zor
Kahcdmnpr
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rip
zupilmnot
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RIP
Amanda-
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RIP Sir Polo
sky777
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Rip polo
yoeamotuy
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RIP
KingJerryTheGreat
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RIP bro ππ π₯
vozaborsy
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RIP
Vusbcsyz
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rip bro
Sopadeiuz
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may your so rest in peace..
Caddeimnu
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I remember how he destroyed top seeded Brazil in WC 82 and brought Italy became champion.RIP the legend
RaiyanHasib
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somehow many people confuse that laughing emoji with crying.
ππ, you are right π
FuckEverything
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why are you laughing ?
somehow many people confuse that laughing emoji with crying.
FuckEverything
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Legends are dying,hold on Pele you are still strong
60s-80s players are ageing :(
ffrancisyyakubu
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A trophy fighter may your soul rest in perfect peace Amen
tizacopr
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When Paolo Rossi scored the 1st goal in the 1982 World Cup final against West Germany, these were the memorable comments mades by the match commentator : Maradona's back home, Zico's back home, Rummenigger's not on the pitch But ROSSI !!!!! Trully fantastic performance by Rossi in that tournament ! A true football legend ! RIP
Absolutegenius
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RIP legend
Gunners4everβ€
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can't ask God why cause every soul shall taste death
It's fate.
lolanitor
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R.I.P Legends youll be missed from everyone but your soul is in everyone you are in heaven and you are in gods hands thank you for giving everyone memories to be remembered God bless us all Amenπππππππ
rogerlcf
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yet another legend passed on this year, which has been bad for everyone. Hopefully we don't hv any more bad news in the last 21 days of this year
Joplmsuz
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Italy v Brazil WC82, the best game ever
Liwrstuz
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Legends are dying,hold on Pele you are still strong
oluwagoddy
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wow...yet another one
fascimtz
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RIPππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»
sultan0912
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rip
MOSahinJalloh
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can't ask God why cause every soul shall taste death
Magnai41
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RIP
EaszyEaszy1
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why all 60yo dying this year like that.
Fosabcknor
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rip legends
Yorokiri
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Two from Argentina and one from Italy in the space of a month!! Rip legends?
Football1
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Dust to dust. The mortal dies.
Cyrus7
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Rip
babdeopsy
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a terrible loss for the entire football faternity May his soul rest in peace
CelestineEzekwueche
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this is a season of sixty so if you are 60 years old now just beware of death
Keuadertz
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The Legends will be asking themselves"who is next.
Ramadesu
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2020 why? RIP great legend
kakabcikn
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2020 How many more people needed in heaven, so we prepare psychologically. RIP legend.
Tuabemnpz
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RIP legend π’π’
hilowle-america
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Nowdays legends are going through i think Football is going to die
DanOski
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rest on