When Palanca was the real O Rei of ‘calcio’

Lever is the word of boat in the year 2022. I will write this relationship on December 28, but it seems an innocent and, that day, the news culé gave for other more important topics. Now, after the death of Peleappropriate to tell the story of Massimo Leverthe second-rate Italian footballer who, in his time, was called O King of ‘calcium‘. They say he has a magical left foot, with a very small foot. It was precisely because of his 37 feet that he was nicknamed ‘golden foot’. His main characteristic, which made him different from everyone else, was the perfect corner kick with a closed effect. Throughout his career, Massimo Palanca reached a total of 13 Olympic goals.

What Messi never achieved in his career, O King of Catanzaro he did it 13 times.

For one of them, it was his magical afternoon. Rome Y Catanzaro They were playing a Coppa semifinal match at the Olímpico (March 1979) and the visitors managed to win 1-3 with a Palanca hat-trick. One of those goals came precisely from a direct corner from the diminutive Calabrian striker.

Palanca’s best year was in 77-78 when he was the top scorer in Serie B. Thanks to his 18 goals, the Catanzaro He moved up to series A where he spent four seasons. His good performance became a lever for Palanca. With a thick mustache and a single eyebrow, he reached for the Naples but there he played a little and scored lower. Two goals in two seasons. When he left Naples behind the door, came Maradona through the big door. Two unique lefties. A matter of levers.