Overview
- His family announced the death via Fiorentina’s website, saying he died in the United States after a prolonged period of medical care at age 76.
- The New York Cosmos, which he took over in 2017, issued condolences and praised his commitment to U.S. soccer.
- At Fiorentina he financed the Rocco B. Commisso Viola Park, a more than 20-hectare training complex built at a reported cost of about €120 million.
- Since acquiring the club in 2019, his tenure saw Fiorentina reach two Europa Conference League finals and a Coppa Italia final.
- Italian media reported thousands of condolence messages and noted the Bologna league match could be postponed, though no decision had been announced.