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Gaetano Scirea 1953-1989
The Impossible Genius Of Italian Footballs Immaculate Immortal



This week marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of the legendary Juventus and Italy libero Gaetano Scirea.
Goal.com's Gil Gillespie celebrates the life and achievements of arguably the greatest defender the game has ever seen...


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Even in a land famous for producing the most complete defenders in the history of world football, Gaetano Scirea stands almost alone.

The Juventus and Italy libero is one of only five players who have won every single club trophy dreamt up by FIFA and UEFA, as well as the World Cup.

Usually positioned behind the defence in a sweeper role that has sadly become extinct in the modern age, Scirea was the ultimate reader of the game - Franz Beckenbauer, Daniel Passarella and Franco Baresi are the only other central defenders who even come close in terms of greatness.

Grace, elegance, composure, intelligence, pace, the almost Zen-like Juve man had all of these in spades.

Both on and off the pitch, he was a quiet, thoughtful leader who marshalled the back line for his club and his country with a colossal, yet almost silent, authority throughout a record-breaking career. As a defender, he always relied on subtlety rather than muscle, but he was equally adept at venturing forward and had the passing ability and drive of a pure midfielder, as well as an eye for goal that saw him find the back of the net 24 times during his 377-game club career with the Bianconeri.

It is truly amazing to think that in all that time, Scirea never received a red card, not a bad disciplinary record for someone who operated as the penultimate bolt in the team.

Upon his retirement from the international game in 1986, France Football magazine described him as "better than Pele, Cruyff and Di Stefano".

Gaetano Scirea was born in Cernusco sul Naviglio in the province of Milan on May 25, 1953. After coming through the celebrated youth academy at Atalanta, he made his Serie A debut for the Bergamo club against Cagliari on September 24, 1972. He remained with Atalanta for two seasons, before transferring to Juventus, the club he would stay with until the end of his playing career.

He spent 14 years with La Vecchia Signora, and during that time he scaled the pinnacle of domestic and European glory with Juve, playing alongside the decidedly more rugged, but still unreasonably talented Claudio Gentile.

Scirea was first called up to the Italian national team in 1974 and quickly established himself as one of the first names on Enzo Bearzots team-sheet. He remained there for the next decade, keeping a young upstart who went by the name of Franco Baresi out of the team. He eventually went on to compete in no less than three World Cups and one European Championship, but it was as part of Italys triumphant 1982 World Cup winning side when Scirea left mere mortals behind and joined the arena of the Gods.

The liberos unflappable, almost transcendental, performances during the Azzurris games against Argentina, Brazil, Poland and West Germany were as vital as Marco Tardellis destructive midfield bursts or Paolo Rossis sudden outbreak of goalscoring greed.

Dino Zoff may have lifted the trophy, but no-one played a more definitive role than Scirea.

Four years later, Italy travelled to Mexico to defend their title but were knocked out in the second round by Michel Platinis France. It was to be Scireas last tournament, as he drew the curtains on his international career aged 33.

In 1988, following one of the worst seasons in Juventus illustrious history, Scirea announced he was hanging up his boots completely after 14 seasons of faithful service with the club.

However, soon afterwards he was appointed assistant coach at Juve, working under his life-long friend Dino Zoff.

Then, in September 1989 he was sent on a scouting mission to watch the clubs UEFA Cup opponents, Polish side Gornik Zabrze. Scirea was being driven along the Warsaw-Katowice Superhighway when the Fiat 125 he was travelling in crashed head-on with a fully-laden petrol tanker. The tanker and the car exploded, instantly killing everyone involved. Scirea was just 36-years-old.

Since that terrible day, his name has lived on as a beacon of sportsmanship, and every year Italian journalists vote for the player who they believe has been the ideal role model, both on and off the field of play throughout the season. Last year's Gaetano Scirea Award was given to another Juve legend, Alessandro Del Piero. In 2005, ex-Italy national team coach Enzo Bearzot also proposed the retirement of the No.6 jersey of the national team and Juventus in recognition of the great man and all he achieved

Not that anyone on the peninsula is about to forget someone of Scirea's stature. 'Il Capitano' will even have a stand at the soon-to-be-rebuilt Stadio delle Alpi named in his honour.

And, 20 years after the premature death of this most cerebral of Calcios all-time legends, Juve fans still chant his name and still remember his unforgettable contribution to the legacy of their club and their country.

Quite simply, Scirea redefined what it means to be a defender and what it means to be a sportsman. Without him, the likes of Alessandro Nesta would probably be playing in midfield.

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Goal.com Special: Gaetano Scirea's Top Five Magic Moments

The former Juventus defender is considered one of the greatest defenders of all time. Goal.com looks back at some of his best moments.

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Gaetano Scirea needs little introduction to many Juventus fans. He enjoyed a prestigious career, which was intense and unforgettable, just like the man himself. Scirea is part of the grand Juventus history. He was sadly killed in a car accident in 1989, but the legendary defender still lives on in the hearts and minds of both Juve and Italy fans.

As we approach the 20th anniversary of his death, we celebrate five magic moments of his awesome career which, like Scirea, will never be forgotten.

5 - First Year At Juventus And A Scudetto

Scirea had a massive impact on the club. Those who make history in football have it written in their destiny, and so it was only natural for Scirea to make strides in his first season in Turin. In the summer of 1974, he left Atalanta and joined Juventus at just 21-years-old. His panache saw him go straight into the starting XI. The Bianconeri directors thought they had found a replacement for the central defender Sandro Salvadore. Instead, they had landed the man who would become one of the greatest sweepers. He conquered the Scudetto in his maiden season, the first in a long series of honours.

4 - The First Double: The Scudetto And UEFA Cup 1977

Seven Italian titles arrived at Juventus with Scirea. The second came after just three years into his Bianconeri career and was a historic achievement, Juve winning it by amassing a record 51 points. Back then only 16 teams were involved in the league and it was two points for a win. The UEFA Cup followed. Scirea's Bianconeri beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in Turin, and though they lost 2-1 in Spain, the away goals rule carried them to victory. It was the first international trophy that Juve had won in their history.

3 - Another Double: The Scudetto And Cup Winners' Cup 1984

Scirea's magic moments continued, and he celebrated his decade at Juventus by adding a further two trophies to the club's cabinet. Having won the World Cup in 1982, the club's 20th Scudetto and the Coppa Italia in 1983, Scirea found himself playing in the 1984 Cup Winners' Cup final in Basel against Porto. Juve beat Manchester United in the previous round thanks to Paolo Rossi, and they won against the Portuguese in the final. It was Scirea's second European triumph. He went on to conquer the Scudetto once again in that same season.

2 - On Top Of Europe And The World 1985

The 1984-85 season is one of the most memorable for the Italian stopper. He was involved in the European Cup and Intercontinental Cup, captaining the side to further major honours. The first was the European Cup in 1985, though the win against Liverpool was marred by the tragedy of Heysel. Juve then went to Tokyo and beat Argentinos Juniors to add the Intercontinental Cup to their European crown. The Bianconeri were on top of the world. It would be Scirea's last international win. He would lift the Scudetto in 1986 before retiring in 1988.

1 - The Hero Of World Cup Spain 1982

Scirea made 78 appearances for La Nazionale. He began his Azzurri career in 1974 and it stretched to World Cup 1986, where it ended after losing to France. In between, Scirea was glorious in Spain 1982. Enzo Bearzot's men reached the pinnacle of international football by lifting Italy's third World Cup, and it proved Scirea was the greatest sweeper in the game. His combination with Giuseppe Bergomi, which led to Marco Tardelli's goal against Germany in the final, was of the highest quality. That image remains in history, just like Scirea.

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Gaetano Scirea Was The True Gentleman - Antonio Cabrini

One Juventus great remembers another as Antonio Cabrini pays tribute to the legendary Gaetano Scirea...

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Gaetano Scirea became a Juventus legend, and Thursday marks the 20th anniversary of his death. Goal.com caught up with former team-mate Antonio Cabrini for an exclusive insight into the career of one of Juve's best-loved heroes.

Cabrini played alongside Scirea in Turin and both men won major honours together.

The partnership they forged in the Juve backline was one of the most feared. The Italian told Goal.com of his time together with Scirea in an emotional interview.

"Gaetano is still in my heart," Cabrini told Goal.com.

"I will not talk about Scirea the player as everyone knows him, and the great class he had.

"I want to remember Scirea the man. An excellent person. I have never met a person with the humanity that Scirea had." :sisi:

Cabrini, who played for Juventus between 1976 and 1989, making 297 appearances, went further as he paid a great tribute to his former team-mate.

"Men like Scirea no longer exist. :( He was always ready to give you a hand, not only on the pitch," added Cabrini.

Scirea had the reputation of being the perfect gentleman on the pitch. One who never got angry. But Cabrini has revealed there were times when the Italian lost his temper.

"It's not true that he would never get angry. He made himself heard on the pitch, just that he was never exaggerated like the others. He used to tell people what was needed, but with more tranquility. He was a true gentleman in every way," enthused the former Juve man.

"Gaetano was a true friend."

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Gaetano Scirea Once Played With A Broken Foot - Beppe Furino

Former Juventus captain Giuseppe Furino recalls the time when the legendary Gaetano Scirea

played with an injured foot, such was his dedication to his team.

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Giuseppe Furino was Juventus' captain when a young Gaetano Scirea joined them in 1974. It was Scirea who would later succeed Furino as the skipper.

Goal.com caught up with the former defensive midfielder as he remembers Scirea on the eve of the 20th anniversary of his death. On one occasion in particular, Scirea played on with courage and style, despite carrying a foot injury.

"I remember once there was the story about how he had injured his foot. Instead of asking to be substituted, he played the whole game, using only his left foot to kick the ball," Furino told Goal.com.

"We were all shocked when they told us about it after the game and our esteem for him grew so much after that."

"When he arrived he was still young, but he was unique. He already had all those values that would make him a great player and enjoy an incredible career, a career that speaks for itself."

Scirea became one of the most feared defenders in Europe, but despite that reputation of being a hard man, Furino has revealed he never stepped out of line.

"He was always ready and correct, he never stepped out of the margins," added the former great.

"He was exquisite. In many years together, I never remember him raising his voice or getting angry. He was really unique and had a great elegance. He fulfilled his role superbly from the very first moment."

Scirea was sadly killed in a car accident in Poland on September 3, 1989.

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Mariella Scirea: Gianni Agnelli Wanted Gaetano To Be A Juventus Director

The great Juventus man has been remembered by the person who was closest to him...

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Mariella Scirea, the widow of Gaetano Scirea, has spoken about the career of the former Juventus legend on the day that marks the 20th anniversary of his death, claiming he was wanted on the club's board.

Scirea, who became one of the greatest Italian defenders of all time, still lives on in the hearts and minds of the Bianconeri. Mariella has remembered the man whose career in the game was tragically cut short on this day two decades ago.

"I am marvelled by the way the fans continue to show solidarity and remembrance 20 years on," she told Sky Sport Italia.

"Remembering Gaetano as a man is the most important thing. Many things have changed in football since then. The evolution has not always been positive, but I think some things are changing because attitudes on the pitch are getting better."

The widow has revealed the great Gianni Agnelli wanted Scirea as part of the Juventus board when he retired from playing the game, just months before his death.

"He wanted to be a coach and had the desire to do it, but Agnelli and Giampiero Boniperti wanted him in a shirt and tie as a director there," the widow remembered.

The defender played 552 games for the Bianconeri. He made his debut on August 28, 1974, and played his last game on May 15, 1988. He was at the club for 13 years, eight months and 18 days.

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Gaetano Scirea Special: Remembering A Legend 20 Years On

Goal.com pays tribute to a footballing legend on the twentieth anniversary of his tragic death...

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Twenty years ago today Juventus and Italy legend Gaetano Scirea was tragically killed in a road accident at the age of just 36.

Scirea has gone down as one of the greatest defenders in the history of the game, and he remains one of only five players to have won every international club trophy on offer.

The ex-libero's performances during the 1982 World Cup in Spain proved to be the pinnacle of his brilliant 18-year career as Italy lifted their third World Cup.

Loved by everyone, Scirea was a gentleman on and off the pitch and his premature passing was the ultimate proof that the good often die young.

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'Better Than Pele, Cruyff & Di Stefano'
A Celebration Of Gaetano Scirea 21 Years After His Tragic Death


Today marks the 21st anniversary of the tragic death of the legendary Juventus and Italy libero Gaetano Scirea.
Gil Gillespie celebrates the life and achievements of arguably the greatest defender the game has ever seen...


Sep 3, 2010

Even in a land famous for producing the most complete defenders in the history of world football, Gaetano Scirea stands almost alone.

The Juventus and Italy libero is one of only five players who have won every single club trophy dreamt up by FIFA and UEFA, as well as the World Cup.

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Usually positioned behind the defence in a sweeper role that has sadly become extinct in the modern age, Scirea was the ultimate reader of the game - Franz Beckenbauer, Daniel Passarella and Franco Baresi are the only other central defenders who even come close in terms of greatness.

Grace, elegance, composure, intelligence, pace, the almost Zen-like Juve man had all of these in spades.

Both on and off the pitch, he was a quiet, thoughtful leader who marshalled the back line for his club and his country with a colossal, yet almost silent, authority throughout a record-breaking career. As a defender, he always relied on subtlety rather than muscle, but he was equally adept at venturing forward and had the passing ability and drive of a pure midfielder, as well as an eye for goal that saw him find the back of the net 24 times during his 377-game club career with the Bianconeri.

It is truly amazing to think that in all that time, Scirea never received a red card, not a bad disciplinary record for someone who operated as the penultimate bolt in the team.

Upon his retirement from the international game in 1986, France Football magazine described him as "better than Pele, [Johan] Cruyff and [Alfredo] Di Stefano".

Gaetano Scirea was born in Cernusco sul Naviglio in the province of Milan on May 25, 1953. After coming through the celebrated youth academy at Atalanta, he made his Serie A debut for the Bergamo club against Cagliari on September 24, 1972. He remained with Atalanta for two seasons, before transferring to Juventus, the club he would stay with until the end of his playing career.

He spent 14 years with La Vecchia Signora, and during that time he scaled the pinnacle of domestic and European glory with Juve, playing alongside the decidedly more rugged, but still unreasonably talented Claudio Gentile.

Scirea was first called up to the Italian national team in 1974 and quickly established himself as one of the first names on Enzo Bearzot’s team-sheet. He remained there for the next decade, keeping a young upstart who went by the name of Franco Baresi out of the team. He eventually went on to compete in no less than three World Cups and one European Championship, but it was as part of Italy’s triumphant 1982 World Cup winning side when Scirea left mere mortals behind and joined the arena of the Gods.

The libero’s unflappable, almost transcendental, performances during the Azzurri’s games against Argentina, Brazil, Poland and West Germany were as vital as Marco Tardelli’s destructive midfield bursts or Paolo Rossi’s sudden outbreak of goalscoring greed.

Dino Zoff may have lifted the trophy, but no-one played a more definitive role than Scirea.

Four years later, Italy travelled to Mexico to defend their title but were knocked out in the second round by Michel Platini’s France. It was to be Scirea’s last tournament, as he drew the curtains on his international career aged 33.

In 1988, following one of the worst seasons in Juventus’ illustrious history, Scirea announced he was hanging up his boots completely after 14 seasons of faithful service with the club.

However, soon afterwards he was appointed assistant coach at Juve, working under his life-long friend Dino Zoff.

Then, in September 1989 he was sent on a scouting mission to watch the clubs’ UEFA Cup opponents, Polish side Gornik Zabrze. Scirea was being driven along the Warsaw-Katowice Superhighway when the Fiat 125 he was travelling in crashed head-on with a fully-laden petrol tanker. The tanker and the car exploded, instantly killing everyone involved. Scirea was just 36-years-old.

Since that terrible day, his name has lived on as a beacon of sportsmanship, and every year Italian journalists vote for the player who they believe has been the ideal role model, both on and off the field of play throughout the season. Two years ago, the Gaetano Scirea Award was given to another Juve legend, Alessandro Del Piero. In 2005, ex-Italy national team coach Enzo Bearzot also proposed the retirement of the No.6 jersey of the national team and Juventus in recognition of the great man and all he achieved.

Not that anyone on the peninsula is about to forget someone of Scirea's stature. 'Il Capitano' will even have a stand at the soon-to-be-rebuilt Stadio delle Alpi named in his honour.

And, 21 years after the premature death of this most cerebral of Calcio’s all-time legends, Juve fans still chant his name and still remember his unforgettable contribution to the legacy of their club and their country.

Quite simply, Scirea redefined what it means to be a defender and what it means to be a sportsman. Without him, the likes of Alessandro Nesta would probably be playing in midfield.

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I read everithing, good work Socrates.

I remember the man, and the player.

And I have to say one strange thing about Scirea.

My father had never been interested in football, he didn't like very much.

Surely he was not a Juve supporter, he barely "supported" the nazionale.

So when our national team played, sometimes he watched some matches.

One day, we were watching one of those matches.

My dad doesn't use two words if he could use half.

During that match he just said: "Scirea...

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Juventus remember Scirea


Sep 3, 2012

Italian giants Juventus have remembered club legend Gaetano Scirea on the 23rd anniversary of his death.

“Today Juventus fans across the globe pay tribute to a legend,” the outfit wrote on their website. “The death of Gaetano Scirea, 23 years ago to this day, moved the entire football world.

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“Scirea was a leader, a champion and a classy individual. His dedication to the Juventus cause knew no bounds.

“The 36-year-old tragically lost his life in a car accident whilst on a routine scouting trip to Poland in 1989.

“His death deprived the club and Italian football of a hero. Scirea won all four major European trophies during his 14 years in Turin.

“But it also deprived the world of a remarkably humble gentleman, much loved and respected by the fans.”

Scirea was a classy defender who won the World Cup for Italy in 1982 during his 78 cap international career.

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I read everithing, good work Socrates.

I remember the man, and the player.

And I have to say one strange thing about Scirea.

My father had never been interested in football, he didn't like very much.

Surely he was not a Juve supporter, he barely "supported" the nazionale.

So when our national team played, sometimes he watched some matches.

One day, we were watching one of those matches.

My dad doesn't use two words if he could use half.

During that match he just said: "Scirea... è un vero signore"

(which sounds like "Scirea... he's a real gentleman").

I was a little kid, these, for many reasons, still remain the best words I ever heard about Gaetano Scirea.

Gaetano is part of my pride of being bianconero.

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Gaetano Scirea – A Forgotten Juventus Legend


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Aug 26, 2014

The epitome of decency, chivalry, courage, skill, talent and even personality, Gaetano Scirea has been long forgotten in the footballing world. A silent guardian, Scirea single-handedly constructed the back four of the World Cup winning Italian side in 1982. He also played crucial and vital roles for his club side Juventus. Operating as a Sweeper, who plays behind the Center Back, Scirea kept arguably world’s best defender, Franco Baresi, out of the National Team. In his 16 year career, Scirea has won almost every trophy there is to win, including a World Cup. Scirea is one of only five players in European football history to have won all international trophies for football clubs recognized by UEFA and FIFA. Scirea is also one of only nine players in the history of the European football to win all three major UEFA football competitions. It can be said the Gaetano Scirea wrote poetry in football .


Il Giocatore ( The Player )

Scirea was a defender of skill and tactical ability. In contrast to the ruthless tactics often employed by other defenders, including his paired partner, Claudio Gentile, Scirea was renowned for his class, fair play and sportsmanship. Scirea never earned a red card in his career.

He played the sweeper, or libero, role for most of his career, and contributed to the development of the position. Thus, Scirea would detach himself from the defensive line and contribute to the attacking potential of his team, frequently being involved in the build-up of goals, and sometimes even scoring himself. In the latter part of his career, Scirea played a more defensive central-defender role.

During the ’80s Juventus was full of stars. Although there were players such as Bettega, Zoff, Tardelli, Platini, Brady, Boniek, Gentile, and Furino, to name a few, one stood above them all—captain Gaetano Scirea. He was a clean fighter, capable of transmitting confidence and strength at the same time.


Il Campione ( The Champ )

Starting his career with Atalanta, Scirea played with the Orobici for two long seasons, crafting his talent to take roots in the tough annals of Italian football. Initially he was used as a midfielder but gradually he shifted to sweeper, a position that would later make him legendary. Solid performances for Atalanta saw Scirea move to Italian giants, Juventus. At first there was a lot of criticsim with the Turin based club as they were accustomed to Sandro Salvatore, but then after couple of matches his class was there for all to see. Later his commitment and professionalism would make him a Legend for the bianconeri.

During a game against lower Italian sides, Scirea’s foot was regularly stamped upon, the opponents trying to cut it open, constantly harming him. A champ as he was, he played without fear throughout the match, using only his right foot’s instep to control the ball, the rest was done by the left foot, and in the words of Giuseppe Furino “He did it so naturally, that I was amazed”.


Il Compagno ( The Team mate )

Giuseppe Furino in his interview with Juventus TV, captures the true essence of Gaetano Scirea as a team mate, he concludes “You could always find Scirea, it was very hard not to find him. Wherever you were, he was never far away and he was an important figure. You could always lay it off to him and he would give the ball back. You could always find him, he’d be near you”.

Gaetano Scirea knew how to score, when to assist, when to pass. He would often take the blame of others upon him, calming the situation. Legendary Juventus midfielder Sergio Brio, loved playing infront of Scirea and even credited him for his illustrious career, as Scirea mopped up the mistakes made by Brio, also assisting him along the way. Brio says ” If I made a mistake, you could hear V********O, even from him, its not like he was a saint, but yes I must say that it was always constructive and never insulting”.

Even foreign players such as Michel Platini had never met such a selfless player, who would think about the team apart from his own instincts. In a league game, Juventus were behind and the opposition only had one striker up the field, in a brilliant tactical move by Scirea, he told Brio to go infront of the player, whereas he would drop deep, sandwiching the opponent in the process. Incidences like these sum up Scirea, as a pillar of motivation that he was.


L’uomo ( The man )

Scirea was born on 25th May, 1963 in Cernusco sul Naviglio in Lombardy, Northern Italy. Scirea was born into a modest family with his father working for Pirelli. Football, the game which would later give him world-wide fame, was soon introduced in his life as he started participating in seven-a-side matches in Cinisello Balsamo in his locality.

As a man, Scirea was shy and introvert but regardless of these attributes he was known for his great character and his ability to get-on with team mates. He was capable of cracking jokes and socializing with every body. In fact, he would bring a lot of people together in his personal life. Injected with calmness, Scirea was known to bring with himself a positive aura. In a hilarious incident, Scirea dressed as an old hag to scare his two kids, implementing that he also knew how to be fun.

His friendship with Dino Zoff was built throughout his time in Juventus. As Zoff puts it, ” What I remember most is not the laughs we had, it was after the World Cup and we were savouring this joy without laughing about victory. We talked very little that evening”. Marco Tardelli dubbed Zoff and Scirea’s room as Switzerland as it was so calm, when every body was off the edge. A man who always took time out for his friends and family, Scirea was a man of few words, but was respected and loved by everyone.


Suo Legato e decoro( His Legacy and Honours )

Scirea’s name has become attached to various youth tournaments and fair-play awards as a role model for sportsmanship and sporting excellence. In 2005, former Italian national team coach Enzo Bearzot proposed the retirement of the number six jersey of the national team and Juventus in recognition of Scirea’s career.The north stand in Juventus’ former home ground Stadio Olimpico di Torino was also known as the Curva Scirea and was occupied by the ultras.

In his 16 year career, Scirea won almost every trophy there was to win. His accolades includes, 7 League Championship (1974–75, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1983–84, 1985–86) , 2 Italian Cup (1978–79, 1982–83) , 1 UEFA Cup ( 1976–77) , 1 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1983–84) , 1 European Cup (1984–85) , 1 UEFA Super Cup (1984) and 1 Intercontinental Cup (1985), with Juventus. He also won the World Cup with Italy in 1982.

Two decades have passed since Gaetano Scirea’s death but he still remains one of the most respected Juventus legends. An epitome of professionalism on and off the pitch, Scirea was an ideal example for many , including kids. Nobody in the modern football game comes close to the class and chivalry of this modest man. A long forgotten hero, Gaetano Scirea is certainly one of of the top defenders the world has ever witnessed, if not The Top Defender.

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Remembering Scirea, Juve's sweeper supreme


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Sep 3, 2014

Calcio had long been crammed with defensive hardmen. Luis Monti, Giorgio Ferrini, Tarcisio Burgnich, Claudio Gentile, Fulvio Collovati shook fear into opponents, while Italy had infamously engaged in wars such as ‘The Battle of Highbury’ and ‘The Battle of Santiago’.

Juventus recruited its latest brute in 1973. They called him Claudio Gentile. He was anything but gentile, the Italian word for ‘gentle’, crunching foes ruthlessly and regularly.

The following year La Vecchia Signora signed a beauty to accompany its beast. Gaetano Scirea, whom they lured from Atalanta, would become one of the classiest footballers in history. A sweeper who read the game impeccably, possessed the touch of a trequartista and sauntered effortlessly into midfield to launch attacks. The Lombardy native began 1974/75 on the Bianconeri bench but was quickly promoted to the starting XI. Juventus kept a clean sheet on his debut against Varese, and would only concede one goal in Scirea’s first seven Serie A games.

The Turin heavyweights finished the season as champions. It was the first of seven Scudetti Scirea would seize during 14 years as a Juve player, during which time he made 552 appearances – a record that lasted until broken by Alessandro Del Piero decades later. Scirea also remains one of only five men to have won the Intercontinental Cup, European Cup/UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Cup and UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, alongside Antonio Cabrini, Sergio Brio, Stefano Tacconi and Danny Blind.

Scirea also excelled for Italy, winning 78 caps and playing an indispensable role in their 1982 FIFA World Cup™ triumph. Remarkably, in around 700 professional appearances, he never once received a red card.

“He was one of the greatest players in history,” recalled Dino Zoff, his long-time Juventus and Italy team-mate. “The most graceful player I have ever seen. He had the skill of a playmaker. He could do everything. There will never be another of his kind.”

Scirea quit playing in 1988 but didn’t quit his beloved Juventus, assuming the role of club scout. Twenty-five years ago to this Wednesday, while checking out upcoming opponents Gornik Zabrze in Poland, he was tragically killed in a car accident.

Scirea’s life may have spanned only 36 years, but his legend will live on infinitely.

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Juventus mark Scirea passing


Sep 3, 2014

Juventus are today marking 25 years since the passing of former defender and Italy international Gaetano Scirea.

The centre-back enjoyed a decorated 14-year playing career with the Old Lady, winning 14 major honours at club level including seven Scudetti, the UEFA Cup and the European Cup.

Scirea also represented Italy 78 times and was part of the team that finished fourth in the 1978 World Cup and that went on to lift the 1982 World Cup.

Upon retiring in 1988, Scirea took up a position as a scout for Juventus, but tragedy struck just a year later when, on a scouting trip to Poland, the 36-year-old was killed in a car accident.

Juventus are today marking exactly 25 years since his untimely passing.

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Juve remember Gaetano Scirea

 

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Sep 3, 2018

 

Juventus have paid tribute to ‘true example’ and ‘great man’ Gaetano Scirea on the 29th anniversary of his death.

 

Scirea was a classy defender who made almost 400 appearances for Juve between 1974 and 1988, winning seven Scudetti and a European Cup, and lifted the World Cup with Italy in 1982 during his 78-cap international career.

 

However, he tragically lost his life in a car crash while on a scouting mission for the Bianconeri in Poland, aged just 36.

 

“3 September 1989, a date that is unfortunately carved into the hearts of all Juventus fans,” the Old Lady wrote on their official website.

 

“It was a Sunday and Gaetano Scirea was in Poland scouting Juventus' UEFA Cup opponents, Gornik Zabrze.

 

“Unfortunately heavy rain there led to a terrible car accident that sadly took the life of Gaetano.

 

“Since that day, we are all a little poorer and the football world has lost a true example of loyalty, class, intelligence and humility, both on and off the field.

 

“Whilst at Juventus people simply lost the man they knew as ‘Gai’. Just like every year, today we are all together with the Scirea family to remember and honour the passing of a great man, because Gaetano is always with us.”

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