Hundreds attend Paolo Rossi’s funeral in Vicenza
December 12, 2020 10:18:14 pm
Hundreds of mourners collected within the Italian town of Vicenza on Saturday for the funeral of former Italy ahead Paolo Rossi, whose coffin was once carried to the cathedral by means of his crew buddies from the 1982 Global Cup-winning aspect.
Marco Tardelli, Antonio Cabrini, Giancarlo Antognoni, Alessandro Altobelli, Franco Causio, Fulvio Collovati and Giuseppe Bergomi have been some of the pallbearers. The development was once proven reside by means of state broadcaster Rai.
Rossi, who died on Thursday on the age of 64 after an sickness, returned from a two-year ban from soccer to attain six objectives, together with a hat-trick in an epic 3-2 win over Brazil, as he led Italy to their 3rd global name.
“I’ve now not best misplaced a crew mate, but additionally a chum and a brother,” mentioned Cabrini, who supplied the move for Rossi to attain the outlet purpose in opposition to Brazil.
“In combination we fought, we received and we on occasion misplaced, all the time selecting ourselves up even within the face of unhappiness. We have been a part of a bunch, that staff, our staff. I didn’t suppose he would go away so quickly.”
Ahead of the funeral, Rossi’s coffin was once positioned on the Stadio Romeo Menti in Vicenza the place supporters may lay plants and pay their respects.
Rossi was once topscorer in Serie B as he led Vicenza to promotion in 1976-77 and was once additionally the main scorer in Serie A the next season.
“Over the previous few days we’ve won improbable, transferring expressions of love. I’m hoping that Paolo has noticed all this affection,” mentioned Rossi’s spouse Federica Cappelletti.
“Paolo belonged to the folks, to everybody, and it’s proper that he must be remembered for his greatness.”
