The football world and the family are mourning the loss Evarista Beccalossihoone of the most prominent figures in the club’s history. The former outstanding midfielder with the iconic number 10, who wore the ‘Nerazzurri’ shirt between 1978 and 1984, has died aged 69. The management of the club expressed deep sincere condolences to his loved ones and emphasized in their statement that the loss of this player is very difficult to accept.
Beccalossi was considered a true football artist. He earned the nickname “Driblossi” from the famous journalist Gianni Brera for his inimitable handles. Although he was born right-handed, through hard training he developed into a two-way player who was able to create play with both feet. His unpredictable, but extremely attractive style for the audience contributed significantly to winning the 12th Italian title and triumph in the Italian Cup.
He played a total of 215 matches for the Milan club and scored 37 goals. among which two accurate strikes in the memorable Milan derby in October 1979 stand out. But more than just the statistics, fans loved him for his football romance and ability to make a show out of the game.
He also went down in history with unconventional moments, such as, for example two unconverted penalties within 8 minutes in the semi-final of the UEFA Cup against Slovan Bratislava in the 1982-1983 season. Becalossi thought such a mistake would cost him the affection of the fans, but the love endured and the San Siro welcomed him to the usual standing ovation in the next match.
After the end of his active career, he remained loyal to football and his beloved club, worked in the football federation and dedicated himself to inspiring youth. Beccalossi died at the Poliambulanza clinic in Brescia, where he was hospitalized. In January 2025, he suffered a severe stroke, after which he fell into a coma and never woke up. The funeral will take place on Friday in his hometown. He would celebrate his 70th birthday next week, she informed.
