Mourning in the world of football due to the death of Luigi Rocca, a 61-year-old former midfielder who wore the Inter shirt throughout his life, among others. The former footballer was playing a game on Sunday with his friends in Piacenza, his hometown, when he suddenly collapsed on the pitch in front of his teammates. As MilanoToday reports, the 61-year-old was transported by helicopter to the Guglielmo da Saliceto hospital, but there was nothing left that could be done for him and the doctors could only confirm his death. Many messages of condolence and closeness to the family. “The news is deeply saddened” Piacenza Calcio said in a statement, “hugging itself in a strong suit around its family”.
Who was Luigi Rocca
Rocca, who was born in Coli, grew up in Inter’s youth team. He made his UEFA Cup debut for the Nerazzurri on 30 September 1981, taking on Lele Oriali in the match against Adanaspor.
Again with Inter he played his first game in Serie A on 16 May 1982 in a 2-1 home win over Avellino. The midfielder later wore the shirts of Sanremese, Casertana and Piacenza, among others. He then began his mixed career with the youth teams of Piacenza, and then managed Fanfulla, Fiorenzuola and Codogno.