[3] After his divorce with his first wife, Chinaglia married Angela Cacioppo; they had two children: Anthony and Donald. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. I am Giorgio Chinaglia. Chinaglia became notoriously famous for his strong verbal reaction when he cursed upon being substituted by Valcareggi for Anastasi during his nation's opening match of the tournament against Haïti, which ended in a 3–1 victory to the Italians, although they would later suffer a first round elimination from the competition. Ha rappresentato l'appartenenza, l'onore, l'orgoglio, l'amore, la stima, la forza, la sfida. Giorgio Chinaglia. [14], In addition to his footballing attributes, Chinaglia was a confident, charismatic and highly influential player on the pitch, due to his flamboyant, outspoken, eccentric, and extroverted personality, as well as his unique sense of humour with his teammates, which led him to become one of the first true footballing stars. His family of four emigrated to Wales in search of work and for a time lived in one room. Video of all 50 Giorgio Chinaglia goals to break the record in 1980 in the NASL, Video clip of Giorgio Chinaglia from Once in a Lifetime - The extraordinary story of the New York Cosmos, highest scoring Italian player in all professional competitions, United States men's national ice hockey team, Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa, "Former Cosmos, Lazio star Giorgio Chinaglia dies", "Il capo - cannoniere della B Lapadula interessa al Napoli e alla nazionale del Perù, ma non all'Italia che non è che abbondi di uomini gol (anzi ...). Paola.roma", "Childhood memories of playing football in llandaff fields ,Wales,in 1962, remain-and of your Fathers restaurant. In total, he scored 98 league goals for Lazio in 209 appearances, 77 of which were scored in Serie A, in 175 appearances. Giorgio Chinaglia Naples, FL Giorgio Chinaglia, 65, of Naples, FL, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at home with his loving family surrounding him. [9], Chinaglia made his senior debut for Swansea in October 1964 at Rotherham United, with his League debut following in February. In 1971, after Lazio were demoted to Serie B, Chinaglia became the first Italian national team player in modern history to be selected from a second-tier division club. [17] Chinaglia, at that time Lazio's president, handed the controls to his personal assistant and general manager Peppe Pinton. I beat you! [22], Along with his teammates Re Cecconi and Wilson, Chinaglia took part in 1974 FIFA World Cup in Germany, although he was used scarcely by Italy manager Ferruccio Valcareggi. He led his team in scoring for 13 straight seasons, 6 at Lazio and 7 at the Cosmos, scored 2 or more goals 54 times for the Cosmos, of which 14 were playoff games, scored 3 or more goals in a game 16 times, 5 in the playoffs, and scored 7 goals in a playoff game against the Tulsa Roughnecks in 1980 as well as 7 goals in an indoor game against the Chicago Sting on 8 December 1981. I am Giorgio Chinaglia. He was named the club's captain during his final season in Italy, concluding his European career with 14 goals. Chinaglia died Sunday at his home in Naples, Florida, his son, Anthony, said through family friend Charlie Stillatano, who was Chinaglia's co-host on a Sirius XM radio show. ORA CHE SEI IN CIELO VOLA INSIEME A TUTTI I GRANDI DELLA STORIA DEL CALCIO "GIORGIO CHINAGLIA . Italian soccer player Giorgio Chinaglia, who starred for the New York Cosmos in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. Italian soccer star Giorgio Chinaglia has died aged 65 at his home in Florida, friends and former colleagues have confirmed. Chinaglia moved to Cardiff in 1955 at the age of eight when his father Mario was looking for work in the steel industry. válogatott olasz labdarúgó, csatár. He grew up in Wales and began his career with the local Football club "Swansea City". [8] 1972, Chinaglia began investing in American real estate while on a tour of the United States with Lazio. Giorgio Chinaglia, Music Department: L'arbitro. – Naples, Florida, Amerikai Egyesült Államok, 2012. április 1.) "[8], Chinaglia was banned from playing in Serie A, the top division, for three years because he had played professionally outside of Italy, and his father fixed him up with Massese, a Serie C club in Massa near his home. [32], In 1996, Chinaglia was given a two-year prison sentence for fraudulent and false bankruptcy in the financial statements attributable to the management of Fin Lazio (1986–87), the financial owner of S.S. Soprannominato Long John, ha vinto lo … He was born in Carrara, Italy January 24, 1947.... Giorgio Chinaglia, 65, of Naples, FL, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at home with his loving family surrounding him. [3] In October 2006, Chinaglia was also accused of extortion and manipulation and an arrest warrant was issued by the Guardia di Finanza, but he remained a fugitive due to him residing in the United States. C $6.37. [13][14] He was also an accurate penalty taker. - Farewell to the footballing legend who made Pele cry", "Look At Me! [3][6], In 1970, married his first wife, Connie Eruzione, daughter of a retired American army sergeant who was living in Italy[8] and cousin of Mike Eruzione, member of the Gold Medal-winning 1980 United States men's national ice hockey team that won the "Miracle on Ice" game against the Soviet Union. [11], In 1966, because of the lack of interest from British clubs and his compulsory Italian military service, Chinaglia, then age 19, and his family moved back to Carrara. Lazio. 10 watchers. [12] Italy reached the final of the tournament. April 5, 2012. [13][14], In Rome, Chinaglia's family faced abuse from opposing fans and threats of kidnap by terrorist groups, and he voiced frustration at Italian tax and corporate laws that he said led to business failures. [14] Although he was not initially regarded as the most talented or technically gifted player,[28] he developed his skill and control with time, showing great technical improvements and finesse later on in his career, which also led him to dribble with the ball at speed during counterattacks on occasion. Chinaglia is a surname. Chinaglia moved to the US and joined what would become the original Galacticos long before Real Madrid dreamed of Zidane, Beckham and Ronaldo. [23][24] In total, he scored 4 goals for Italy in 14 appearances between 1972 and 1975. In December 1981, Chinaglia played indoor soccer, and in his first game against the Chicago Sting, he set an individual all-time NASL indoor record for most goals in a single match, by netting 7. [6] Chinaglia was known for his powerful and accurate shot, heading ability, and clinical finishing, both inside and outside the area,[27] as well as his athletic and acrobatic ability in the air. He grew up in Wales and began his career with the local Football club "Swansea City". Chinaglia, who was born in Italy but grew up in Wales and began his professional career with … And in 1975, his family bought a house in Englewood, New Jersey with the idea that he would commute to matches from there. [3], In 2014, the n° 9 jersey that Chinaglia had worn during his career at the Cosmos, was retired by the franchise.[20][21]. In 1973, Chinaglia returned to Britain with the Azzurri to face England in a friendly match. [16], In 1984, Cosmos, facing mounting losses and having never turned a profit, sold 60 percent of the club's ownership to Chinaglia, with no money exchanging hands. He later returned to Italy to play for Massese, Internapoli and S.S. Lazio in 1969. From United States. Instead, he walked into the office of Clive Toye, then president of the New York Cosmos of NASL, and said he would either play for the Cosmos or buy his own team. Former Italy and Lazio striker Giorgio Chinaglia has died aged 65. Ti voglio bene Giorgio...". So here, for the benefit of Ivanka and anyone else who might be interested, is the story of a man who most definitely was not a saint. Club career statistics. During the 1973–74 season, he led the top Italian league in scoring, with 24 goals, and he helped his team to the Serie A title that year, scoring the decisive goal from a penalty in a 1–0 win over Foggia. I Beat You! [33] He was Lazio's club president from 1983 to 1985, and was investigated by Italian authorities over a failed attempt to buy the club in 2006[3] over money laundering allegations involving suspected associates of the Casalesi clan, a clan of the Camorra crime syndicate. In 2000, Chinaglia was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in the United States and was named the greatest player in Lazio's history during the club's centenary celebrations; with 29 goals, he is also the highest scoring Lazio player in international competitions. Szüleivel 1955-ben költözött Walesbe. Wonderful man, great striker & terrific sense of humour. Giorgio Chinaglia (born 24 January 1947 - 1 April 2012) was an Italian football player. A prolific goalscorer, some sources state that he is the highest scoring Italian player in all professional competitions, with 398 goals, ahead of Silvio Piola, although this claim is also disputed, as the NASL did not abide to certain FIFA regulations at the time. Ventisette gol utilissimi al Pescara, ma buttati via dall'azzurro e da una serie B assurda", "Giorgio Chinaglia, Italian Star and the Cosmos' Leader, Dies at 65", "Look at me. [3][6] He also drew negative attention to himself in the press due to his lifestyle off the pitch,[30] which included certain legal problems throughout his career, as well as accusations of criminal activity. 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