Franco Sensi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Franco Sensi
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Francesco Sensi
29 July 1926 |
| Died | 17 August 2008 (aged 82) Rome, Italy
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| Occupation | Oil tycoon |
| Known for | Former chairman of A.S. Roma |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Lando |
| Children | Rosella Sensi |
Francesco Sensi (born July 29, 1926 – died August 17, 2008) was an Italian businessman who made a lot of money in the oil industry. He was born in Rome, Italy, and lived there his whole life. He also served as the mayor of Visso, a town where his family came from. Franco Sensi is best known for being the chairman, or leader, of A.S. Roma, a famous football club in Rome, for 15 years until he passed away.
Who Was Franco Sensi?
Franco Sensi was a very important person in Italy, especially in the world of business and football. He was known as an "oil tycoon," which means he was very successful and wealthy from his work in the oil industry. He took over A.S. Roma in May 1993, first with Pietro Mezzaroma, and then became the main chairman on November 8, 1993.
Leading A.S. Roma
Under Franco Sensi's leadership, A.S. Roma became a very strong football team. He was like the boss of the club, making big decisions and helping the team succeed. During his time as chairman, A.S. Roma won several important championships and cups.
Trophies and Victories
A.S. Roma won some major titles while Franco Sensi was in charge:
- One scudetto (the top Italian football league championship) in the 2000–01 season.
- Two Supercoppa Italiana (a super cup played between the league champions and cup winners) in 2001 and 2007.
- Two Coppa Italia (the main Italian knockout cup competition) in 2006–07 and 2007–08.
These wins showed how much A.S. Roma improved under his guidance.
A Family Legacy
Franco Sensi's daughter, Rosella Sensi, also worked for A.S. Roma. She was the General Manager of the club. This showed that the Sensi family had a strong connection to the team. For his achievements in business, the President of the Italian Republic gave Franco Sensi a special honor called "Cavaliere del lavoro" on June 2, 1995. This title means "Knight of Labor" and is given to people who have done great things for Italy's economy.
| Preceded by Ciro Di Martino |
Chairman of A.S. Roma 1993–2008 |
Succeeded by Rosella Sensi |
See also
In Spanish: Franco Sensi para niños
