Paolo Sirena (11 September 1945 â 27 June 2025) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a defender.
Sirena played for 10 seasons (216 games, 12 goals) in Serie A for Roma and Verona. His most memorable goal for Verona fans was a header in the 5âÂÂ3 win over A.C. Milan on 20 May 1973.
His younger brother Alessandro Sirena also played football professionally. To distinguish them, Paolo was referred to as Sirena I and Alessandro as Sirena II.
After retirement Sirena worked as a lawyer.
Sirena died on 27 June 2025, at the age of 79.
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