Bruno Mora facts for kids
Mora with Italy
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 29 March 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Parma, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 10 December 1986 (aged 49) | ||
| Place of death | Parma, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.75 m | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1957–1960 | Sampdoria | 71 | (19) |
| 1960–1962 | Juventus | 54 | (17) |
| 1962–1969 | Milan | 116 | (27) |
| 1969–1971 | Parma | 24 | (0) |
| Total | 265 | (63) | |
| National team | |||
| 1959–1965 | Italy | 21 | (4) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1983 | Parma | ||
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Bruno Mora (born March 29, 1937 – died December 10, 1986) was a talented Italian football player and coach. He played as a right winger, known for his speed and skill. Bruno Mora started his career with Sampdoria. He later won important titles with famous clubs like Juventus and AC Milan. He also played for the Italian national team. Mora even scored Italy's fastest goal ever in a World Cup!
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Playing for Top Clubs
Bruno Mora played football for 13 seasons in Italy's top league, the Serie A. He played for Sampdoria, Juventus, AC Milan, and Parma. He scored 63 goals in 245 games.
People remember him most for his time with AC Milan. There, he won the European Cup in 1963. This was a huge win against Benfica at Wembley Stadium. He also helped Milan win the Italian Cup in 1967 and the Serie A title in 1968.
Before joining Milan, Mora had already won the Serie A title with Juventus in the 1960–61 season. He finished his playing career with Parma in a lower division. With Parma, he won the Serie D title in 1970.
Playing for Italy
Bruno Mora played 21 games for the Italian national team and scored 4 goals. He made his first international appearance in 1959 against Hungary.
He was part of the Italian team that played in the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile. In a match against Switzerland on June 7, 1962, he scored a goal in just the second minute! This was Italy's fastest goal ever in a World Cup, a record he shares with another player. Even though Italy won that game 3-0, they didn't make it past the first round of the tournament.
A serious injury later prevented him from playing in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. This injury also affected how well he played afterwards.
How He Played
Bruno Mora was a very quick and talented player. He was known for his amazing skills, speed, and ability to score goals. He was also great at sending the ball across the field to his teammates.
He played directly and offensively on the right side of the field. In his best years, many thought he was one of the top players in his position in the world. He was famous for being able to get past opponents using clever moves or sudden bursts of speed.
His Later Life
Bruno Mora sadly passed away in 1986. He was 49 years old and died from a stomach illness.
Awards and Trophies
Milan
- European Cup: 1962–63
- Serie A: 1967–68
- Coppa Italia: 1966–67
Juventus
- Serie A: 1960–61
Parma
- Serie D: 1969–70
Individual
- A.C. Milan Hall of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Bruno Mora (futbolista) for kids
