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We remembered some of the defining moments of Agostino Di Bartolomei's career via asroma.com and our social media platforms on 30 May – 22 years after his passing – and AS Roma fans responded with a stream of touching comments on social media.
Here's a selection of the 10 best comments on Facebook and Twitter, which give you an idea of just how fondly the fans remember Ago...
The captain of my youth. The way he used to argue with referees holding his hands behind his back... A legend
- Matteo Malpass
I spent three years being coached by him in the academy in Castellabate... An honour. What a man!!! DIBA FOR EVER
- Antonio Salzano
I remember that penalty at home against Inter. He placed the ball on the spot. Silence around the stadium. The run-up. The thud when he hit the ball. The net bulging. The stadium erupting with joy! Roma 1 Inter 0. Super Ago! An immense captain.
- Philip J. Fray
After a night queueing up I managed to get my hands on a ticket for that cursed match. Agostino was and always will be my captain. Such an upstanding individual, a consummate professional – there are few like him. He loved the shirt and wore it with honour and respect. So many times we chanted his name and so many times he repaid us with one of his rockets. Thanks Ago, a hero from a bygone era.
- Marco Trapani
A magnificent man and captain. Thanks Ago, wherever you are.
- Maurizio Olivetti
And some comments from Twitter:
@paologarbatella: The captain of my generation. Love and endless nostalgia for the mighty Ago.
@federicasavo12: I wish I'd had the chance to watch him play so I could appreciate better just how magnificent he was. #Ago
@echoes1966: Agostino, deep in my heart, I hold a nostalgic, loving memory of you.
@alx_ga: Unique. A great man and a great Roma captain.
AGO
Ago Diba, heart and courage
Fury on the attack
The silence broken...
A gun shot!
It left us
with a lump in our throats.
Why?
You abandoned your people!
Ago is in our hearts
Ago is a thorn in our hearts!
I remember
that special smile on your face
that day when
with you
as leader and captain
and with pride
we won the Scudetto!- @MaxDnaRomanista
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