The world of Italian football and the FIGC mourn the passing of Rocco Commisso, President of Fiorentina, who passed away overnight in the United States at the age of 76. A successful entrepreneur with a great passion for football, Commisso, born in Italy and emigrating to the USA at a young age, had been President of Fiorentina since 2019. In 2023, he inaugurated the Rocco B. Commisso Viola Park, a state-of-the-art training centre that serves as the headquarters for all ACF Fiorentina teams.

In his memory, a minute’s silence will be observed before matches organised by the professional leagues and the Women’s Serie A Professional Division scheduled for this weekend.

“We stand close to the Commisso family and to Fiorentina at this time of great sorrow,” said FIGC President Gabriele Gravina. “Rocco Commisso left an indelible mark on Italian football; we will always remember him for his enthusiasm and his vision. He was also an important reference point in the renewal process we are undertaking, and he never failed to offer his support and friendship.”