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Mourning at Fiorentina – President Rocco Commisso Passes Away

Published January 17, 2026, 08:23

Fiorentina is in mourning following the death of its president, Rocco Commisso, who passed away at the age of 76 after a long illness. Commisso took over the Italian club in 2019 and managed to upgrade it, reaching two European Conference League finals, although he did not manage to win them. He was an American businessman with roots in the NY Cosmos and CEO at Mediacom. Fiorentina issued a statement expressing its sorrow and recognizing Commisso's contribution to the team and the city of Florence, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.