2012-04-16

More On Death Of Soccer Player Morisini

As Fabrice Muamba was discharged from hospital after escaping death, more news continued in the aftermath of Piermario Morisini who wasn't as fortunate.

After a brief post about it I didn't expect a follow up.

What adds to this story, as with any tragedy, is how humanity unfolded. To begin, Morisini along with his two siblings were orphans. As if that wasn't enough, his brother committed suicide leaving his sister and an aunt as his only living family.

Despite all this, the midfielder still managed to play pro soccer (Serie B) reaching the zenith of representing the Azzurrini (U-21 national side).

Story doesn't end there.

Enter Udinese striker Antonio Di Natale.

Di Natale, who once player with Morisini (Morisini had been on loan to Livorno from Udinese), has been Italy's top striker and quality player (a millionaire star it goes without saying) for a couple of seasons, and at the age of 34 has declared pondering retirement.

This while seizing guardianship of Morini's sister.

From what I've read Livorno is considering setting up a life annuity for her while Udinese is said to also looking into offering help.

I don't want to post footage of Morisini collapsing here but if you want to see it, you can view it here.

Finally, for more on Di Natale and how the soccer world has reacted, again, head to the Italian Serie A soccer link above.

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