Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Fiorentina Owner Rocco Commisso Dies at 76
Rocco Commisso, who owned the Italian soccer team Fiorentina and the American cable company Mediacom, has died at 76.
He was born in Italy and moved to the U.S. as a child.
He loved soccer and even played at Columbia University, which he supported with donations.
He bought Fiorentina in 2019 and spoke out about problems in Italian soccer.
Fiorentina is sad because he was a great supporter of the team, even though they are not doing well this season.
He also owned the New York Cosmos.
Everyone who knew him is very sad that he has passed away.
Rocco Commisso, owner of Fiorentina and Mediacom Communications, has died at 76.
Both Fiorentina and Mediacom announced his death without specifying the cause.
Commisso immigrated to the U.S. from Calabria at age 12 and played soccer at Columbia University.
He purchased Fiorentina in 2019 and was known for his outspoken views on Italian soccer bureaucracy.
Fiorentina is currently in Serie A's relegation zone, though Commisso celebrated recent Conference League finals.
- Who
- Rocco Commisso, owner of Fiorentina and Mediacom Communications
- What
- Passed away at the age of 76
- When
- Early Saturday (specific date not provided)
- Where
- Florence, Italy
- Why
- Cause of death not specified
- Name
- Rocco Commisso
- Age
- 76
- Occupation
- Owner of Fiorentina and Mediacom Communications
- Birthplace
- Calabria, Italy
- Immigration
- Moved to the U.S. at age 12
- Education
- Played soccer at Columbia University
- Philanthropy
- Supported Columbia University philanthropically
- Teams Owned
- Fiorentina and New York Cosmos