About Franco Cordova
Born 1944. Franco Cordova is an Italian association football player.
Franco Cordova (; born 21 June 1944) is a former Italian international football player who played as midfielder.
Born in Forlì but raised in Naples, he played for Catania, Inter and Brescia before settling in Rome at A.S. Roma and becoming team's captain. He then left suddenly for AS Roma's rivals S.S. Lazio in 1976 where he played 3 seasons before ending his career at U.S. Avellino.
He also has 2 full caps for Italy, both in 1975.
His career ended with a 1-year and 2 months ban from football in the Totonero 1980 match-fixing scandal.
Honours Inter Intercontinental Cup: 1965 Serie A champion: 1965–66.
Roma Coppa Italia winner: 1968–69. Anglo-Italian Cup: 1971-1972
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Who is Franco Cordova?
Italian footballer
When was Franco Cordova born?
Franco Cordova was born on 21 June 1944 in Forlì.
What is Franco Cordova's occupation?
Franco Cordova is an association football player.
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Franco Cordova is Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franco Cordova. https://biography.guide/franco-cordova/
MLA: "Franco Cordova." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/franco-cordova/.
Chicago: "Franco Cordova." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/franco-cordova/.
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