Tag: Roberto

Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi set to join Marseille

Roberto De Zerbi is set to become the new head coach of Marseille after the Ligue 1 club confirmed they have reached an “agreement in principle” with the former Brighton boss. De Zerbi brought an end to two successful seasons with the Seagulls following their final Premier League match against Manchester United in May. Marseille […]

Football hero Roberto Baggio robbed at gunpoint at home

Retired Italian football star Roberto Baggio has been robbed at gunpoint at his home while watching the national team’s game against Spain at the European Championships. At least five armed robbers burst into Baggio’s villa near the northern city of Vicenza around around 10pm local time (9pm BST), according to Italian media reports. One struck […]

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies, aged 83

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his animal-print designs loved by showbusiness stars, has died at the age of 83. Cavalli, who founded his label in the early 1970s, had been ill for some time. He is survived by his six children and his partner Sandra Bergman Nilsson. “The Roberto Cavalli company shares condolences […]

Boxing great Roberto Duran receiving medical care for heart problem

Boxing great Roberto Duran is receiving medical care for a heart problem, the family of the 72-year-old Panamanian has said. Duran, who was a champion in four different weight classes, “has suffered a health complication due to an atrioventricular blockade”, his family said in a statement on Duran’s Instagram account. “We are waiting for results […]

Roberto De Zerbi fears it may be ‘tough’ to keep Joao Pedro at Brighton

Roberto De Zerbi saluted Joao Pedro after his two-goal display against Tottenham, but admitted he fears the forward’s stay at Brighton may be brief. Pedro starred in a thrilling 4-2 win for the Seagulls on Thursday night, scoring twice from the penalty spot and also setting up Jack Hinshelwood’s opener. Brazilian attacker Pedro only moved […]