No more 'magical nights'
Former Italy national coach Azeglio Vicini, who led the Azzurri to third place at the 1990 World Cup on home soil, has died at the age of 84.
Vicini managed the national side from 1986 to 1991, leading them to the semi-finals of the 1988 European Championships and also the 1990 World Cup.
Fondly remembered as "the coach of the magical nights" for his role in Italia '90, Vicini passed away at his home in the northern city of Brescia, Italian press reported Wednesday.
During his 13-year senior playing career Vicini lined up for Vicenza, Sampdoria and Brescia. He will mainly be remembered for being at the helm of Italy when the country hosted the World Cup.
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