The world of journalism is in mourning this Wednesday morning. As relayed by the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, former sports journalist and columnist Alessandra Bianchi died “prematurely” at the age of 59. Well known to the general public in France for having collaborated with numerous media such as The Team, RMC, The Parisian or Canal + During her career, Alessandra Bianchi has long been touted as the ambassador of Italian football for her exhaustive analysis of Serie A every weekend. Recently, the Roman and fervent supporter of La Louve worked for four years in the communications department of the Lega Pro, organizer of the three Serie C championships, which wanted to pay tribute to her.
“Alessandra Bianchi has left us. Colleague, valuable journalist, extraordinary person, she worked for four years in the communications field of the Lega Pro. You have always been a colleague available to help and have always put your skills at our disposal. In each of us, there are many memories that will never fade: those linked to work and those of your many passions: journalism, Rome, books, Paris, Modigliani. You have always stood out for carrying out your commitments with seriousness and availability. Your memory and our laughter will live on forever. Goodbye Alessandra, we will miss you. The most sincere and heartfelt condolences from President Matteo Marani and the entire Lega Pro go to the Bianchi family at this difficult time”expressed the transalpine body via an official press release.