US EditionFiorentina Owner and Mediacom Chairman Rocco Commisso Dies at 76
- On Jan 16, 2026, the Commisso family announced at Viola Park, Italy that Rocco B. Commisso died after a prolonged period of medical treatment.
- He rose from Calabria to U.S. entrepreneur status, purchasing ACF Fiorentina in 2019 after building Mediacom into a major cable company and playing soccer at Columbia University.
- Under his leadership, ACF Fiorentina reached two UEFA Conference League finals and one Coppa Italia final, while the Fiorentina youth academy produced trophy-winning players advancing to first teams.
- The Commisso family expressed thanks and mourning, saying his memory will remain in the hearts of many who stood by him, while Fiorentina extended condolences to staff, players and the Viola community.
- Beyond football, Commisso founded Mediacom and owned the New York Cosmos, supported Florence via the Forza e Cuore campaign, while Fiorentina struggles in Serie A's relegation zone.
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Mediacom founder Rocco Commisso dies at 76
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