MILAN (AP) — Fiorentina pays tribute to owner Rocco Commisso He was presented with a special shirt and a heartwarming goal celebration during Sunday’s emotional 2-1 win against Bologna in Serie A.
Commisso’s acquisition of Fiorentina in 2019 was announced early Saturday morning. was dead. But his family wanted the team to play as scheduled in his honor.
Fiorentina warmed up wearing a shirt with Commisso’s photo and the words “1 Rocco” on the back and “Grazie Rocco” on the front.
As with all Serie A matches this weekend, a minute’s silence was observed before kick-off, with players also wearing black armbands and away fans holding banners in Commisso’s honor.
Celebrating Rolando Mandragora He ran to the touchline, grabbed a special Fiorentina shirt with ‘Rocco’ on it and scored the opening goal in the 19th minute. He was then seen wearing the shirt at the post-match celebration.
Roberto Piccoli doubled Fiorentina’s goal just before half-time. It was initially ruled out for offside, but it was cleared after a video review.
Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano, who led Fiorentina to three finals before stepping down in 2024, was visibly furious with his team, throwing his hat to the ground and making four changes at half-time.
One of the substitutes, Giovanni Fabian, headed the goal in the second half.
Relegation-threatened Fiorentina are in the final safety zone, level on points with Lecce, who will later face second-placed AC Milan.
Bologna recorded one win in 10 Serie A games, dropping them to 8th place.
Early Sunday morning, Parma drew 0-0 with Genoa in the relegation battle.
Genoa are three points above the drop zone and three points below Parma.
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