The president of FIFA, the Swiss Italian Gianni Infantino, lamented the death of the mythical forward of the Italian team Paolo Rossi, whom he described as a “human hero and world legend”.
The president of FIFA reflected the sorrow of the world of football on one of its icons, especially in the 80s, who died this Thursday at the age of 64.
«Ciao Pablito, a symbol of joy, generosity, sympathy, success and, personally, a symbol of pride for all Italians. A human hero and a world legend ”, Infantino said about the one who was the architect of the triumph in the 1982 World Cup in Spain in Italy, directed by Enzo Bearzot who won his third title.
Pablito, as he was called after that World Championship, was a hero of the Italians and of the Azzurri fans then and also today.
«Thank you Pablito for the tears of joy that you gave us and that today turn into tears of immense sadness. A sincere hug to your family. Rest in peace, “said the FIFA president who was twelve years old at the 1982 World Cup and was a great supporter of the Italian team and the striker who wore the famous number 20 jersey, which became a symbol.
“Paolo Rossi was a pure striker who knew how to thrill us all with his game and especially with his goals,” Infantino added. “His love for football was immense and he passed it on to all of us. When he spoke he always had that calm and that unmistakable smile on his lips. But Paolo Rossi was above all a great man, kind and humble ».
The FIFA president highlighted the admiration he had for Rossi. «Who I esteemed so much and whom I had the pleasure of meeting personally a couple of times. Those meetings will remain in my heart and I will carry a beautiful memory of Paolo forever », he stressed. EFE. (JL).