David Messina has died, journalism in mourning
David Messina è passed away at age 92
The world of journalism, sports and otherwise, mourns the passing, at the age of 92, of David Messina, one of the 'masters' of the craft, a reference point for entire generations. Giving the sad news, on Saturday, May 4, è was the Glgs-Ussi Lombardia group, of which Messina è was president for fifteen years.
David Messina, a life for journalism
In Palermo David Messina was born (on Feb. 7, 1932), graduated in law and began his journalistic activity with the daily L'Ora, in the judicial field before that of sports. He became a professional in 1965 and thanks to his qualities attracted the attention of big national newspapers: for Tuttosport he was a correspondent from Sicily, then he moved to Milan as a correspondent for La Stampa, Corriere dello Sport (he was among the founders of the Milan editorial staff) and Gazzetta dello Sport.
With the Rosea he began a long and fruitful collaboration, which evolved in the 1970s and 1980s, during which he beganò to distinguish himself in the particular area of football, catching firsthand all the latest news coming from the Hotel Gallia, the historic home of the market.
Not only newspapers: also books and TV
"The title of 'maestro' – writes the Glgs-Ussi Lombardy group recalling the figure of Messina – is è due to him above all for having been one of the pioneers, if not the inventor, of the football market chronicles in times long gone by. Also notable is his participation as author and host of sports TV programs, as well as author of football-themed books".
Leaving the Gazzetta at the beginning of the 1990s, David Messina also managed to establish himself in television, first at Telemontecarlo, then at Telelombardia and Italia 7 Gold, where he was engaged both as broadcast host and as sports columnist, often commenting on the affairs of Milan, a club of which he was a fan.
'Master' of versatility;
David Messina's versatility found further confirmation in activities parallel to journalism: in fact, he was a lecturer at the 'Walter Tobagi' school of journalism and an organizer of professional refresher courses, and also he engaged in the Court of Appeals in Milan as an aggregate judge in proceedings involving members of the Order.
"One cannot encapsulate his career in a few lines,” wrote Gabriele Tacchini, former president of the Glgs-Ussi Lombardy group, remembering him. “For so many, who knew and appreciated him in the various aspects of his multifaceted activity, his remembrance will remain indelible".
