Sergio Gori 1946 – 2023

Biography

Sergio Gori was born on February 24, 1946, in Milan, Italy, during a time of rebuilding and renewal in the post-war nation. He came of age in a country where football was becoming a central part of cultural life, and he chose to dedicate himself to the sport, becoming a professional footballer. His career placed him among the many athletes who contributed to Italian football’s growing prominence during the latter half of the twentieth century.

Throughout his life, Sergio remained connected to the Lombardy region where he was born. He passed away on April 5, 2023, in Sesto San Giovanni, a city near Milan, at the age of 76. His passing marked the end of a life lived close to his roots and the community that shaped him.

Sergio’s legacy lives on through the memory of those who knew him and through the history of Italian football during his era. He is remembered as part of a generation of athletes who helped build the sport into the beloved institution it remains today.