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Fiorentina Honors Late President with 2-1 Victory

1/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Fiorentina defeated Bologna 2-1 in Serie A, moving closer to safety.
Fiorentina honored late president Rocco Commisso with special shirts, a minute of silence, and black armbands.
Rolando Mandragora opened the scoring in the 19th minute.
Roberto Piccoli added a goal just before halftime.
Bologna's Giovanni Fabbian scored late in the match.

History

Historical Context

Rocco Commisso purchased Fiorentina on June 24, 2019, for approximately $150–200 million, aiming to enhance the club's competitiveness with over €50 million in player investments. His leadership also included community support during the COVID-19 pandemic through a fundraising campaign. Commisso's recent passing was honored in a match against Bologna, highlighting the lasting impact of strong leadership in sports.

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Story summary

Fiorentina defeated Bologna 2-1 in Serie A, moving closer to safety.
Fiorentina honored late president Rocco Commisso with special shirts, a minute of silence, and black armbands.
Rolando Mandragora opened the scoring in the 19th minute.
Roberto Piccoli added a goal just before halftime.
Bologna's Giovanni Fabbian scored late in the match.

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