Former Player Guided Assocalciatori for 43 Years, From 1968 to 2011
Sergio Campana, a towering and historic figure in the Italian footballers` union, has passed away overnight at the age of 91. A former footballer himself, Campana remarkably led the Italian Footballers` Association (Assocalciatori) for an impressive 43 years, serving as its president from 1968 until 2011. During his long tenure, he left an indelible mark on the landscape of Italian national football.
Campana`s passing occurred in Bassano del Grappa, his beloved hometown, where he had been receiving care in a nursing home for several weeks due to a recent deterioration in his health. His legacy as a dedicated advocate for players` rights and a key architect of the sport`s professional structure in Italy will be long remembered.
