Federica Cappelletti

Journalist, Author

Italian Perugia, Italy

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist, Author
NationalityItalian
Date of Birth10/06/1972
Age54 years
BirthplacePerugia, Italy

Latest News about Federica Cappelletti

01/07/2025

Federica Cappelletti was appointed President of the professional division of women's soccer in Italy, taking charge of the FIGC's Divisione Serie A Femminile Professionistica. The role put her at the center of efforts to strengthen the visibility and development of women's football in Italy.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Journalist
  • Screenwriter
  • Author
BiographyFederica Cappelletti is an Italian journalist and author born in Perugia in 1972. She is known for her work as a journalist for La Nazione and for her books on football, including works connected to Paolo Rossi and Italy's 1982 World Cup victory. She was married to Paolo Rossi and is the mother of two daughters, Maria Vittoria and Sofia Elena.

Physical Stats & More

Height176 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityUniversitĂ  degli Studi di Perugia (University of Perugia)
Educational QualificationStudied Literature, Art History, Journalism, and Communication

Personal Life

Widow of Paolo Rossi
Mother of Maria Vittoria and Sofia Elena

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
Marriage Date10/07/2010
Family
HusbandPaolo Rossi (former Italian professional footballer, died 09/12/2020)
Children
  • Maria Vittoria
  • Sofia Elena

Family

SpousePaolo Rossi
ChildrenMaria Vittoria, Sofia Elena

Career

DebutAuthor: Razza Juve (2003)
Notable Works
  • Razza Juve (2003)
  • Quanto Dura Un Attimo (2019)
  • 1982. Il Mio Mitico Mondiale
Current RolePresident of the Professional Division of Women's Soccer (FIGC), leading the Divisione Serie A Femminile Professionistica

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Federica Cappelletti is a renowned Italian author and journalist, notably recognized as Paolo Rossi's wife, the celebrated Italian footballer who led Italy to victory in the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
2. She pursued her education at UniversitĂ  degli Studi di Perugia and worked as a journalist at La Nazione News.
3. In 2006, Federica met Paolo Rossi, and they tied the knot in 2010, sharing two daughters.
4. Paolo Rossi was previously married to Simonetta Rizzato and had a son named Alessandro Rossi.
5. In 2019, Federica penned Paolo Rossi's autobiography called 'Quanto Dura Un Attimo.'
6. She authored '1982. Il Mio Mitico Mondiale,' featuring Italian fans’ experiences during the World Cup.
7. Federica Cappelletti is an Italian author and journalist known for being the wife of the former Italian footballer Paolo Rossi.
8. She studied at the UniversitĂ  degli Studi di Perugia and worked as a journalist at La Nazione.
9. She met Paolo Rossi in 2006 and married him in 2010; they had two daughters.
10. She wrote Paolo Rossi's autobiography, Quanto Dura Un Attimo, published in 2019.
11. She authored 1982. Il Mio Mitico Mondiale, a book featuring Italian fans’ experiences during the World Cup.
12. In 2025, she became President of the professional division of women's soccer, leading the FIGC's Divisione Serie A Femminile Professionistica.
13. Federica Cappelletti is an Italian author and journalist, noted for her work on football and for her connection to Paolo Rossi.
14. She studied at UniversitĂ  degli Studi di Perugia and worked as a journalist at La Nazione.
15. She authored 1982. Il Mio Mitico Mondiale, a book about Italian fans' experiences during the World Cup.
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