LooneyToonArmy Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I heard the extremely unlucky story of this guy a few years ago: both his parents had died when he was a teen, in 2001 the mother and in 2003 the father. The brother, disabled, committed suicide in 2004 and Piermario had one more sister, also disabled. The tragedy is complete now, after Piermario has died today during the game Pescara-Livorno. RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Tragic, his sister is still alive then? RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachikoma Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Tragic, his sister is still alive then? RIP She is but Piermario was obviously her sole carer, just totally unfair, i dont believe in god but if there is one, i hate the fecker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Dont mean to be crass, but the part I don't get is how is it that something like this can happen to professional footballers who are surrounded by the some of the best doctors and medical facilities. They have to go through rigorous health checkups before every transfers. Surely someone would have found some symptoms that would eventually lead to a heart attack. It points to a failure of an entire system of health checkups and governance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Dont mean to be crass, but the part I don't get is how is it that something like this can happen to professional footballers who are surrounded by the some of the best doctors and medical facilities. They have to go through rigorous health checkups before every transfers. Surely someone would have found some symptoms that would eventually lead to a heart attack. It points to a failure of an entire system of health checkups and governance. Think of it this way; 20 years ago where they using MRIs to scan player's knees to make sure there were no underlying issues? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Dont mean to be crass, but the part I don't get is how is it that something like this can happen to professional footballers who are surrounded by the some of the best doctors and medical facilities. They have to go through rigorous health checkups before every transfers. Surely someone would have found some symptoms that would eventually lead to a heart attack. It points to a failure of an entire system of health checkups and governance. Some congenital heart problems just do not show up under testing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Dont mean to be crass, but the part I don't get is how is it that something like this can happen to professional footballers who are surrounded by the some of the best doctors and medical facilities. They have to go through rigorous health checkups before every transfers. Surely someone would have found some symptoms that would eventually lead to a heart attack. It points to a failure of an entire system of health checkups and governance. To me, it points to the inherent complexities of heart conditions, how some things simply can't be picked up and the overall fragility of life. I'm all for thorough and rigorous checkups as regularly as possible, but my understanding is even then, it doesn't mean something like this won't, occasionally, tragically happen. 25. Scarily young age to die, horrible. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Tragic story, it's bad enough a young lad at the age of 25 has died but the circumstances surrounding the family are also heartbreaking. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thoughts go out to his friends & family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Dont mean to be crass, but the part I don't get is how is it that something like this can happen to professional footballers who are surrounded by the some of the best doctors and medical facilities. They have to go through rigorous health checkups before every transfers. Surely someone would have found some symptoms that would eventually lead to a heart attack. It points to a failure of an entire system of health checkups and governance. To me, it points to the inherent complexities of heart conditions, how some things simply can't be picked up and the overall fragility of life. I'm all for thorough and rigorous checkups as regularly as possible, but my understanding is even then, it doesn't mean something like this won't, occasionally, tragically happen. 25. Scarily young age to die, horrible. RIP. Said it when this kind of thing got mentioned in the Muamba thread. There's only so much that can be done. It can be the slightest, most underlying thing that triggers it that would go unnoticed 99% of the time. All we can do is hope medical technology improves far enough that this sort of thing has a higher chance of getting caught up but it's all ifs and buts. Thoughts are with everyone involved. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Udinese will give Morosini's sister continued emotional and financial support, with Di Natale taking guardianship over her Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Udinese will give Morosini's sister continued emotional and financial support, with Di Natale taking guardianship over her Wow, that's absolutely amazing of Di Natale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Di Natale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniatmoko Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Di Natale top notch! fantastic response Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Assume he used to play for Udinese? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Assume he used to play for Udinese? Still did as far as I know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 http://www.football-italia.net/17735/udinese-look-after-morosinis-sister 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.” Well played to the club and to Di Natale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Ah right didnt realise he was on loan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I heard the extremely unlucky story of this guy a few years ago: both his parents had died when he was a teen, in 2001 the mother and in 2003 the father. The brother, disabled, committed suicide in 2004 and Piermario had one more sister, also disabled. The tragedy is complete now, after Piermario has died today during the game Pescara-Livorno. RIP Fucking cursed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Much respect for Di Natale. Fantastic from both him and the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 It's just awful to think about. So much tragedy in one family. Makes me so angry at the world that these things go on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Presumably he would have had life insurance? Dont know much about it or whether it counts for sisters but would be a decent amount I imagine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Wow, what a move by Di Natale. Is he not the club captain? If so, others should take note. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Di Natale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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