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·22 January 2022

Former Napoli coach and Italian legend Gianni di Marzio passes away

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Former Napoli coach and Italian legend Gianni di Marzio has passed away. He was 82.

Gianni's son Gianluca Di Marzio announced the passing of his father this morning.


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Di Marzio famously 'discovered' a young Diego Maradona in Argentina and highlighted him to president Corrado Ferlaino, but a deal wasn't initially carried out. He later had a good relationship with the Argentinian star during his time with the Azzurri.

His greatest career success came during his time with Catanzaro, when he guided them to Serie A for only the second time in their history.

Di Marzio also guided Napoli to the Coppa Italia final during his two years in charge, as well as a fifth place finish in the league.

Napoli paid tribute to Di Marzio, stating: “President De Laurentiis and the entire SSC Napoli team join the Di Marzio family in mourning the passing of dear Gianni, the Azzurri's historic and unforgettable coach."

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