The former columnist for L’Équipe du Dimanche on Canal+, Alessandra Bianchi, died this Tuesday, November 14. For many years, she was the specialist on Italian football, and more particularly on Roma, for the media with which she collaborated. After leaving the world of French media, the Italian journalist went to work in her native country and collaborated for a long time with the sports daily Corriere dello Sport. Then, she worked for the communications center of the 3rd division of the Italian football championship.
“A valuable journalist”
When his death was announced, tributes multiplied on social networks, particularly from his former colleagues. The one who was recognizable for her strong Italian accent and her broken voice was very appreciated by those around her.
The entire CANAL+ team is devastated to learn of the death of its former colleague and friend, Alessandra Bianchi.
Alessandra was, for our subscribers, the voice of Italian football in L’Equipe du Dimanche. His passion for football, his analyses, his voice and his smile… pic.twitter.com/7cLT6DofV8
— CANAL+ Foot (@CanalplusFoot) November 15, 2023
“Alessandra was a colleague and a journalist of great value. An extraordinary person. You were always a colleague available to help and you always put your skills at our disposal. In each of us, there are many memories that cannot be forgotten. “will never erase. Those linked to work and those of your many passions: journalism, Rome, books, Paris, Modigliani. Your memory and our laughter will remain alive forever. Goodbye Alessandra, we will miss you”, can we read in a press release from the Lega Pro.