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Paolo Rossi (born September 23, 1956, in Prato, Italy; died December 9, 2020, in Siena, Italy;(74542993)](#place_of_death)) was an Italian professional football player and politician. Rossi held Italian nationality and citizenship. He is best known for his successful football career and his later transition into politics.
During his football career, Rossi received numerous awards, including Serie A Team of the Year, European Cup Winners' Cup, FIFA World Cup All-Star Team, FIFA World Cup Silver Ball, Serie A top scorer, Serie B Top Scorer, FIFA XI, FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball, World Soccer Player of the Year, L'Équipe France Champion of Champions, European Cup top scorer, and FIFA 100.
In his personal life, Rossi was married to Federica Cappelletti and had three children: Alessandro Rossi, Elena Sofia Rossi, and Maria Vittoria Rossi. He was the son of Vittorio Rossi and Amelia Ivana Carradori.
Rossi's life as both a professional football player and politician left a lasting legacy in Italy and around the world, and he is remembered for his achievements in both fields.
