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David Messina (journalist)

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David Messina
Born
David Messina

(1932-02-07)7 February 1932
Died4 May 2024(2024-05-04) (aged 92)
NationalityItalian

David Messina (7 February 1932 – 4 May 2024) was an Italian journalist and television presenter.[1]

Life and career

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In printed paper

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Graduated in law, he began his journalism career at L'Ora of Palermo as a police reporter. His abilities, thanks to which became professional at the end of 1965, are not neglected by the big names in journalism, having worked as a sports reporter in Tuttosport (as a correspondent in Sicily), he moved to Milan as a correspondent of the newspaper La Stampa, Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta dello Sport, becoming one of the major brands of the newspaper.

In television

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In the late 1980s, he collaborated with Telemontecarlo, and after with Telelombardia founding programs at Qui studio a voi stadio and Cartellino Rosso (Red Card). After leaving Telelombardia he went to 7 Gold rush of transmission Diretta Stadio, then Play TV, Canale Italia (conducting various sports and current affairs programs) and Antenna 3.

Death

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Messina died in Milan on 4 May 2024, at the age of 92.[2]

Books

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  • Sandro Mazzola vi insegna il calcio
  • Va Italia va
  • L'Italia di Arrigo Sacchi
  • Gioie, brividi, avventure-ecco la storia di 68 anni di mondiali

References

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