Bengaluru, September 18: Serie A giants Inter Milan paid rich tributes to former coach Eugenio Bersellini, who breathed his last yesterday (September 17).
The 81-year-old spent five seasons in charge of the Nerazzurri, leading them to the Serie A title in 1980 and two Coppa Italia triumphs.
As well as Inter, Bersellini also had spells at the helm of Sampdoria, Torino, Fiorentina, and Bologna.
Glowing tributes poured in on Twitter too for the soul of the bereaved.
Grazie, Mister #Bersellini! ⚫🔵 pic.twitter.com/cHSLMuqF0H
— Nicola Fuzio (@n_fuzio81) September 17, 2017
Eugenio Bersellini is no longer with us - #EugenioBersellini #Eugenio #Bersellini #rip https://t.co/0KPtdvYg7X
— The Grim Reaper (@deadpeoplecom) September 17, 2017
Ciao Eugenio, "Sergente di Ferro" del dodicesimo scudetto, quello del 1980.
— Più di un sentimento (@Ambrosianalnter) September 17, 2017
Una volta interista, per sempre interista ⚫️🔵#bersellini #fcim pic.twitter.com/SS7Bqwmk8R
An Inter statement read: "FC Internazionale mourns the loss of Eugenio Bersellini who led the club for five seasons between 1977 and 1982, winning the Coppa Italia twice and the Scudetto in the 1979-80 season.
"His family are in the thoughts of the club and Nerazzurri fans at this difficult time."