Juventus glory
He starred alongside Claudio Gentile, Antonio Cabrini, Gaetano Scirea, Marco Tardelli, Franco Causio, Paolo Rossi and Roberto Bettega (an all-Italian squad which won the UEFA Cup in 1977). In eleven seasons in Turin, Zoff claimed six Italian titles and two Italian Cups, but suffered two European Cup final defeats (by Ajax in 1973 and Hamburg in 1983).
Scirea tribute
Unforgettable times, especially those shared with defender Scirea, who was tragically killed in a road accident in 1986. "I miss Gaetano terribly and it annoys me that it was only after his death that his true worth as a player and man was recognised. But it seems that if you are a good, honest person in this world, nobody is interested."
World Cup winner
Scirea was also a team-mate in 1982, when Zoff won the World Cup with Enzo Bearzot's Italy. This success made up for the disappointments of the three preceding tournaments. In 1970 he had been a substitute to Enrico Albertosi; in 1974 the Azzurri made a fast exit; while in Argentina, he conceded four goals as the team finished fourth.
great words from a great man