Italian football is mourning the departure of the legend, Paolo Rossi. The sad news also gave sympathy to the whole community until finally thousands of mourners attended Rossi’s funeral process on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Vicenza, Italy.
Italian society is clearly mourning Rossi’s departure. He was pronounced dead on Thursday 10 December 2020 after battling illness. At the age of 64, Rossi is finally gone for good.
Rossi’s success story in leading the Italian national team to win the 1982 World Cup clearly gives pride. At that time, he recorded six goals throughout the tournament, where his hat trick against Brazil is the most memorable.
At that moment, Rossi managed to bring Italy to a 3-2 win over Brazil in the 1982 World Cup group stage. But, more than that, Rossi’s achievements made Italy proud.
Especially for the people in Vicenza. Because Vicenza itself is known as a historic place for Rossi.
He was the top scorer in Serie B (Italian League caste 2) which at that time managed to bring Vicenza promotion to the Italian League in the 1976-1977 season. He also became the top scorer in the Italian League the following season.
At his funeral procession, a number of former teammates also accompanied him to his departure. Call it Marco Tardelli, Antonio Cabrini, Giancarlo Antognoni, Alessandro Altobelli, Franco Causio, Fulvio Collovati, and Giuseppe Bergomi who also carried the late Rossi’s coffin.
The family represented by his wife, Federica Cappelletti, thanked the presence of thousands of mourners in Vicenza, Italy. Before being buried, the late Rossi was placed at the Romeo Menti Stadium, Vicenza and was attended by a number of people who were grieving.
“Over the past few days, we have received extraordinary and touching expressions of affection. I hope Paolo has seen all this affection, “said Federica.
“Paolo belongs to the people, belongs to everyone, and it is true that he must be remembered for his greatness,” he concluded.
