Romeo Benetti

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Romeo Benetti (born 20 October 1945 in Albaredo d'Adige) is a former Italian footballer.

The central midfielder started his career in 1968 with Juventus. However, he joined Sampdoria on loan for one season. His breakthrough came in the 1970/1971 Serie A season, when he joined A.C. Milan. In 1971 he made his debut for Italy.

In 1976 he returned to Juventus and won the 1977 and 1978 Scudetti. As his career came to an end he transferred to Roma in 1979.

He won 55 caps and was member of the Italian squads in FIFA World Cup 1974 and FIFA World Cup 1978.

	Italy squad - 1974 FIFA World Cup
1 Zoff \| 2 Spinosi \| 3 Facchetti \| 4 Benetti \| 5 Morini \| 6 Burgnich \| 7 Mazzola \| 8 Capello \| 9 Chinaglia \| 10 Rivera \| 11 Riva \| 12 Albertosi \| 13 Sabadini \| 14 Bellugi \| 15 Wilson \| 16 Juliano \| 17 Re Cecconi \| 18 Causio \| 19 Anastasi \| 20 Boninsegna \| 21 Pulici \| 22 Castellini \| Coach: Valcareggi

	Italy squad - 1978 FIFA World Cup Fourth Place
1 Zoff \| 2 Bellugi \| 3 Cabrini \| 4 Cuccureddu \| 5 Gentile \| 6 Maldera \| 7 Manfredonia \| 8 Scirea \| 9 Antognoni \| 10 Benetti \| 11 Pecci \| 12 Conti \| 13 P. Sala \| 14 Tardelli \| 15 Zaccarelli \| 16 Causio \| 17 C. Sala \| 18 Bettega \| 19 Graziani \| 20 Pulici \| 21 Rossi \| 22 Bordon \| Coach: Bearzot