FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his profound grief following the passing of Inter Milan legend Evaristo Beccalossi, stating, “You were a friend of mine; today I lose a part of myself.”
Beccalossi, a celebrated figure in Italian football, died on Tuesday night at the age of 69. He had been in a coma since January 2025 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage, followed by an extensive rehabilitation period.
The former Inter midfielder was an idol for many, including FIFA President Infantino. Beccalossi made a significant impact on the pitch, scoring 30 goals in 249 Serie A appearances for Inter, and also played for Brescia and Sampdoria.
Infantino took to social media to honor the ex-Italian midfielder. He shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram story, writing, “If I love football, it’s mostly because of you. You made my heart beat, you showed me the way, and you were a friend of mine. Today I lose a part of myself. Rest in peace, my dear Evaristo.”
This sentiment was echoed in a recent interview where Infantino discussed Beccalossi’s influence on his life and passion for football. “One of my first idols was Evaristo Beccalossi, a No. 10 who didn’t play in that World Cup or with the national team because the coach had other plans. Inter’s No. 10 made us dream,” Infantino recalled.
Beccalossi enjoyed a successful career, winning the Serie A title with Inter in the 1979-80 season and the Coppa Italia in 1981-82. He also secured another Coppa Italia title with Sampdoria during the 1984-85 campaign.
English Translation:
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his profound grief following the passing of Inter Milan legend Evaristo Beccalossi, stating, “You were a friend of mine; today I lose a part of myself.”
Beccalossi, a celebrated figure in Italian football, died on Tuesday night at the age of 69. He had been in a coma since January 2025 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage, followed by an extensive rehabilitation period.
The former Inter midfielder was an idol for many, including FIFA President Infantino. Beccalossi made a significant impact on the pitch, scoring 30 goals in 249 Serie A appearances for Inter, and also played for Brescia and Sampdoria.
Infantino took to social media to honor the ex-Italian midfielder. He shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram story, writing, “If I love football, it’s mostly because of you. You made my heart beat, you showed me the way, and you were a friend of mine. Today I lose a part of myself. Rest in peace, my dear Evaristo.”
This sentiment was echoed in a recent interview where Infantino discussed Beccalossi’s influence on his life and passion for football. “One of my first idols was Evaristo Beccalossi, a No. 10 who didn’t play in that World Cup or with the national team because the coach had other plans. Inter’s No. 10 made us dream,” Infantino recalled.
Beccalossi enjoyed a successful career, winning the Serie A title with Inter in the 1979-80 season and the Coppa Italia in 1981-82. He also secured another Coppa Italia title with Sampdoria during the 1984-85 campaign.