Italian former professional footballer Giovanni Lodetti passed away on September 22, 2023, after a long illness. He was aged 81.
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Who Was Giovanni Lodetti?
Giovanni Lodetti was a former Italian football player who played primarily as a midfielder with AC Milan from 1960 to 1970.
During his time with AC Milan, he achieved much success including winning the European Cup (now the UEFA Champions League) on two occasions.
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Lodetti also helped AC Milan secure Serie A (Italian top division) titles in the 1961-62 and 1967-68 seasons.
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In addition to league success, Lodetti was part of the AC Milan team that won the Coppa Italia (Italian domestic cup) in the 1966-67 season.
On the international front, Lodetti represented the Italian national team, where he appeared in 17 games and scored 2 goals for Italy.
He was part of the squad that competed in the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England.
Other clubs he played for include Sampdoria, Foggia, and Novara.
Lodetti retired from professional football in 1978, but remained a respected figure in Italian football until his death.
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