Marcelo Bianconi
Marcelo Gomes Bianconi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1956 |
| Died | (aged 69) Mococa, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Citizenship | Brazilian |
| Occupations | Sports journalist, reporter, sports commentator |
| Years active | 1986–2012 |
| Employer(s) | Band, Rede Globo, SporTV, ESPN Brasil, TV Cultura, RedeTV! |
| Known for | Sports journalism, reporting, commentary |
| Notable work | Show do Esporte coverage of Formula 1 and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A |
| Relatives | Miguel Bianconi (nephew) |
| Awards | Bola de Ouro |
Marcelo Gomes Bianconi (1956 – August 17, 2025) was a Brazilian journalist, reporter and sports commentator.
Life and career
Bianconi began his sports journalism career at the age of 19, still studying journalism. He was a sports reporter at Band, participating in the house's sports programs, such as Show do Esporte, where he worked for 10 years.[1] He had a brief stint at TV Globo and SporTV, and worked for seven years at ESPN Brasil and TV Cultura.[2]
He covered Formula One, the Brazilian Championship and other sports.[3]
Death
Bianconi died from cancer on August 17, 2025, at the age of 69.[4]
References
- ^ "PAPO DE BOLA: O SITE - JOGUE JUNTO COM ESTE TIME". www.papodebola.com.br. Archived from the original on 2011-07-30. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ Dia, O. (2025-08-18). "Morre o jornalista Marcelo Bianconi, ex-Band e ESPN, aos 69 anos | Esporte". O Dia (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ Abril, Editora (June 2000). Placar Magazine (in Portuguese). Editora Abril.
- ^ "Marcelo Bianconi, jornalista esportivo, morre aos 61 anos no interior de SP". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-08-18. Retrieved 2025-08-18.