Igor Protti’s household has introduced the loss of life of the previous Italian striker at the age of 58 and, in accordance together with his needs, shared his ultimate message: ‘This wonderful journey, like every match, has reached the final whistle.’
Former Italian striker Protti died final evening, aged 58.
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Ex-Italian striker Protti dies at 58
His household confirmed the information in an announcement revealed on his official Instagram web page: “With immense sorrow, the family announces that Igor passed away during the night,” the assertion reads.
In accordance with Protti’s needs, the household additionally revealed a farewell message from the ex-striker: “This wonderful journey, like every match, has reached the final whistle. It is difficult to find words that can explain it, the only thing I can do is thank my great and wonderful family, whom I have loved dearly.
“I also want to thank all the people who cared for me and stood by my side, and all the supporters of the teams I played for, for the affection and love they always showed me, which I wholeheartedly returned. Hoping this is a see you again rather than a farewell.”
LIVORNO, ITALY – JANUARY 24: As a former participant Igor Protti of AS Livorno greets followers through the Serie A match between Livorno and Napoli at Stadio Armando Picchi on January 24, 2010 in Livorno, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
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Protti revealed in July 2025 that he had been identified with most cancers, which, by September, had unfold to his vertebrae. At the tip of final month, he walked his daughter down the aisle on her wedding ceremony day.
A former striker for Livorno, Messina, Bari, Napoli and Lazio, amongst others, Protti was, together with Dario Hubner, the one participant to change into the Capocannoniere in every of the top-three Italian leagues: Serie A, Serie B and Serie C.
To date, he’s additionally the one participant to complete because the Serie A number one scorer whereas enjoying for a workforce that was relegated in the identical season (Bari).
During his enjoying profession, Protti scored 48 objectives in 144 Serie A matches.
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