Former Italy defender Fulvio Collovati has paid tribute to his fellow 1982 World Cup winner Paolo Rossi, saying he was “a friend more than a footballer.”
Rossi’s death at the age of 64 was announced in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The former Juventus and AC Milan attacker led Italy to World Cup glory at Spain 1982, with the striker winning the tournament's Golden Ball and Golden Boot with his six goals.
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He was widely considered to be one of the best strikers of his generation, with his performances at the World Cup making him a national hero.