(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 18 - "Giampiero Boniperti was a legend, symbol of a winning football where character and technique counted. He was a generous man and interested in his country: he put his history and his skills at the service of the Italians by becoming a member of the European Parliament. Forza Italia. He was a friend and a precious adviser. A hug to his family and to all those who loved him ".
This is the message from the president of Forza Italia, Silvio Berlusconi on his Facebook profile.
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