Patrizio Sala (; born 16 June 1955) is an Italian former

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and former football player who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Sala was born in

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. During his club career he played for Serie A clubs, Torino (1975–81),

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(1981–82), Fiorentina (1982–84),

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(1983–84), Cesena (1984–88), and Parma (1987–89), starting and ending his career with lower division clubs

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(1973–75), and Solbiatese (1989–90). He won the Serie A title with Torino in

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International career

Sala also played for the Italy national football team, making 8 appearances for his country between 1976 and 1980. He was a member of the

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squad under manager Enzo Bearzot, playing in one game at the tournament, as Italy finished in 4th place.

Honours

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* Coppa Italia Semiprofessionisti (2): 1973–74, 1974–75 ; Torino * Serie A: 1975–76

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