Renato Cipollini (August 27, 1945 in

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– March 12, 2019 in

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) was an Italian professional

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player. Following his active career, Cipollini acted as president for

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during three years, in a time where the club was at its most successful for 25 years, especially when almost qualifying for the Champions League, only missing out with three points in 2001–02.

Honours

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champion: 1979–80. *

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winner: 1977–78. 1945 births 2019 deaths Sportspeople from Codogno Italian men's footballers Serie A players Serie B players Empoli FC players SPAL players Brescia Calcio players Como 1907 players Atalanta BC players Inter Milan players Men's association football goalkeepers Footballers from the Province of Lodi 20th-century Italian sportsmen {{Italy-footy-goalkeeper-stub