Morosini - Rest in Peace

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It's been mentioned around but I haven't seen a dedicated thread. It's a horrible tragedy and an example of an issue everyone has been acutely aware of recently for obvious reasons.

 

Udinese look after Morosini's sister | Football Italia | www.football-italia.net

 

Udinese look after Morosini's sister

By Football Italia staff

 

Udinese have confirmed they will look after Piermario Morosini’s sister, who relied on the player for financial and emotional support.

 

Morosini was under contract with Udinese and on loan at Livorno when he died during Saturday’s Serie B game with Pescara.

 

The 25-year-old had a very difficult life, as he lost both his parents before turning 18 and his disabled brother committed suicide.

 

The only remaining family member is his sister, who is also gravely ill and relied upon him for financial support.

 

Udinese and captain Antonio Di Natale have now confirmed they will ensure Morosini’s sister is looked after.

 

“He was an exceptional lad, so full of life. Despite all the problems he had, he was always at the disposal of the team and every day gave us all strength,” said Di Natale.

 

“I lost my mother four years ago and, as he had already been through this, he was very close to me. Watching the images on television was shocking. He wanted to get back up, but fell again. When seeing that, all you can do is pray the Lord will give you a hand.

 

“He wanted so much to live and find success, for himself, for the family he no longer had and his sister. I immediately said we could not play last night, as it wasn’t right. I compliment Inter and the FIGC for making that decision, as on a day like this football becomes impossible.”

 

Livorno and his girlfriend Anna released a statement thanking “all those who in these hours of pain have been close to us in their memories of a great athlete and a special person.”

[moof]

Incredibly sad news indeed.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

I wondered why the Italian programme was postponed and was shocked at the news to why. Sad indeed when you look into the lads background and what he and his family had already been through.

[BCM]

Amazing that Di Natale has taken guardianship of his disabled sister. What an amazing story.

[Newport]

Tragic end to a tragic life. Saw the footage and remembered former Norwegian footballer Carl Erik Torp talking about the exact same thing happening to him when he collapsed last September and had to retire 27 years old, but at least he lived to tell the story unlike far too many other players of the last ten years or so.

[Trucker Paddy]

Amazing that Di Natale has taken guardianship of his disabled sister. What an amazing story.

 

Amazing gesture by him and the club

[Antynwa]

Such sad news.

 

But what an amazing gesture.

[Trumo]

Massive respect to Udinese and Di Natale for that gesture.

[kalasoma]

So much tragedy in such a young life. May he rest in peace. Respect to Udinese for taking care of his remaining family.

[Guest San Don]

Amen to that. RIP, YNWA.