Bruno Pizzul went to 86 years old, among the most iconic voices to comment on Italian football with his unmistakable style
Bruno Pizzulone of the most iconic voices of Italian sports journalism, He passed away at the age of 86 (he would have completed 87 Saturday) at the Gorizia hospital. With his disappearance, our football loses not only a great chronicler, but also a piece of his own story. For over three decades, His commentary accompanied football fanstelling the deeds of the Italian national team and clubs engaged in European competitions.
Born in Udine in 1938, Pizzul had a first contact with football played before arriving at journalism. After An experience as a professional footballerwith presences in teams such as Catania, Udinese and Ischia, he was forced to abandon competitive activity due to an accident. This event led him to embark on a new career, first as a teacher of literary subjects, then as a sports journalist.
The regret of not having commented on a World Cup won by Italy
In 1969 he won a Rai competition and the following year he commented on his first gamea play -off of the Italian Cup between Juventus and Bologna. From that moment, his voice became a fixed presence in Italian homes. It was the Official commentator of the national team from 1986 to 2002telling five World Cup and four Europeans, including the legendary Italy ’90 with its “magical nights”. However, one of his greatest regrets was that he never commented on a World Cup won by Italy, given that.
His style was unmistakable: sober, measurednever over the top. His voice is unforgettable and immediately recognizable. Famous for his calm approach, Pizzul distinguished himself from modern telecronists, often more emphatic and prolissial. “They speak too much“He commented in a recent interview, underlining his preference for a more essential and centered story about the sports event.
In addition to the commentary, he played a leading role in Italian sports television. He was the conductor of programs such as Sunday Sprint, Sports Sunday And 90 ° minutecontributing to the spread of football in an era in which TV was the main means of following it.
Among the most difficult moments of his career, he remembered the tragic Cup final of the 1985 champions at the Heysel stadiummarked by serious accidents between fans. “A commentary that I never wanted to do“He said, underlining the anguish of having to tell such dramatic events.
After the withdrawal in 2002, his contribution to sports journalism remained a point of reference for the new generations. Today we can only greet with affection and gratitude a man who He made passion for football the heart of his life. Thanks for everything, Bruno!
