Paolo Rossi - RIP

[Expat Smoggie]

Sad news that the darling of the 1982 World Cup has passed on -- at the age of 64-- it hardly seems fair but it's a reminder that life is precious so enjoy it while you can.

 

[Michael_Vronsky]

That's very sad news. What a player he was. Lethal. RIP Sir and thanks for the memories...

 

[Jedi boro]

I posted this earlier this morning

Aw that’s really sad I loved watching Rossi as a kid and he prob started my love for Italian football that great 82 side.

 

[Michael_Vronsky]

That Juve side in the early mid eighties. Rossi, Boniek and Bettega up front with Platini in the hole! And people say Italian football is dull! What a team.

 

[swordtrombonefish]

One of the greats of the era - RIP

 

[El Guapo]

Good striker. Hated him for knocking the beautiful Brazil team out of Spain 82 though.

 

[MFP]

We've lost a fair few WC winners this year. Sad.

 

[Expat Smoggie]

I posted this earlier this morning

Aw that’s really sad I loved watching Rossi as a kid and he prob started my love for Italian football that great 82 side.

Sorry mate I looked for a thread before I posted— didn’t mean to undermine your post.

 

[Kosovo]

Paolo Rossi: Italy football legend's home burgled during his funeral

The home of Italian football legend Paolo Rossi was burgled during his funeral on Saturday, Italy's ANSA news agency has reported.

news.sky.com

Disgusting

 

[Michael_Vronsky]

Paolo Rossi: Italy football legend's home burgled during his funeral

The home of Italian football legend Paolo Rossi was burgled during his funeral on Saturday, Italy's ANSA news agency has reported.

news.sky.com

Disgusting

I have no words. Some days humanity is just sickening.

 

[TeessideCleveland]

Didn't know hed died
Remember his goals in the1982 World Cup helping Italy win it
RIP

 

[dribble]

Didn’t he get a reprieve for the 82 World Cup, after being banned for something dodgy?

 

[Michael_Vronsky]

Didn’t he get a reprieve for the 82 World Cup, after being banned for something dodgy?

Part of a matching fixing ring. He received a long ban before the World Cup.

 

[El Guapo]

Part of a matching fixing ring. He received a long ban before the World Cup.

3 year ban that got commuted to 2 years.

 

[Anton_Berg]

It was amazing how he performed after 2 years without a competitive match.