 | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (May 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
| David Messina | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Messina (1932-02-07)7 February 1932 Palermo, Italy |
| Died | 4 May 2024(2024-05-04) (aged 92) Milan |
| Nationality | Italian |
David Messina (7 February 1932 – 4 May 2024) was an Italian journalist and television presenter.
Life and career
In printed paper
Graduated in law, he began his journalism career at L'Ora of Palermo as a police reporter. His abilities, thanks to which became professional at the end of 1965, are not neglected by the big names in journalism, having worked as a sports reporter in Tuttosport (as a correspondent in Sicily), he moved to Milan as a correspondent of the newspaper La Stampa, Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta dello Sport, becoming one of the major brands of the newspaper.
In television
In the late 1980s, he collaborated with Telemontecarlo, and after with Telelombardia founding programs at Qui studio a voi stadio and Cartellino Rosso (Red Card). After leaving Telelombardia he went to 7 Gold rush of transmission Diretta Stadio, then Play TV, Canale Italia (conducting various sports and current affairs programs) and Antenna 3.
Death
Messina died in Milan on 4 May 2024, at the age of 92.
Books
- Sandro Mazzola vi insegna il calcio
- Va Italia va
- L'Italia di Arrigo Sacchi
- Gioie, brividi, avventure-ecco la storia di 68 anni di mondiali
References
- Storia Radio TV
- Giornalismo sportivo in lutto: è morto il 'maestro' David Messina, aveva 92 anni (in Italian)