Angelo Badini (23 September 1894 – 12 February 1921) was an

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professional

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who played as a

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Biography

He was born in

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and had Argentine citizenship but could represent Italy internationally like his younger brother

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, thanks to his Bolognese parents.

Club career

Badini played for 5 seasons with

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Personal life

Angelo Badini's older brother Emilio Badini and younger brothers Cesare Badini and Augusto Badini all played for Bologna. To distinguish them, Angelo was referred to as Badini I, Emilio as Badini II, Cesare as Badini III and Augusto as Badini IV.

Death and legacy

He died on 12 February 1921 from

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. Sometime later the Stadio Sterlino was named after him. His remains rests at the

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References

External links

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1894 births 1921 deaths Italian footballers Bologna F.C. 1909 players S.P.A.L. players Serie A players People of Emilian descent Association football midfielders Deaths from sepsis Infectious disease deaths in Emilia-Romagna Footballers from Rosario, Santa Fe {{Italy-footy-midfielder-1890s-stub