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Soccer-Fiorentina President Commisso dies at 76
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 17, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 19, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 17, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 19, 2026
Fiorentina President Rocco Commisso has died at 76. Known for his passion for football, he acquired the club in 2019, leaving a significant legacy.
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Fiorentina President Rocco Commisso has died at the age of 76 after a prolonged period of treatment, the Serie A club said on Saturday.
Commisso was born in Calabria and immigrated to the U.S. aged 12. A veteran cable TV executive, he established cable provider Mediacom in 1995 and acquired Fiorentina in 2019.
The club did not provide a cause of death.
"Football was his passion, and Fiorentina became so seven years ago, when Rocco took charge of the Viola club and began to love its supporters, its colours, and the city of Florence," the club said in a statement.
(Reporting by Karan Prashant Saxena in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
The president of a soccer club is the highest-ranking official responsible for overseeing the club's operations, making strategic decisions, and representing the club in official matters.
Serie A is the top professional football division in Italy, featuring the country's best teams and players. It is known for its competitive nature and rich history.
A club's legacy refers to its historical impact, achievements, and contributions to the sport, influencing future generations and shaping the club's identity.
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