Serie A season 2011/2012

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Piermario Morosini “suffered three cardiac arrests in quick succession,” but there are reports of delays in getting the ambulance on to the pitch.

Italian football has been suspended this afternoon after 25-year-old Livorno midfielder Morosini collapsed 31 minutes into the Serie B game with Pescara.

“Unfortunately, they tell me he had suffered three cardiac arrests in quick succession,” explained Pescara President Daniele Sebastiani on TMW.

“I am without words. It is a tragedy, you cannot die at this age on a football field.”

There is now controversy and accusations, as there was a delay of at least six minutes in getting the ambulance on to the pitch at the Stadio Adriatico.

It is reported a traffic police car was parked across the emergency entrance, preventing the ambulance from coming through.

There were images of Livorno players rushing through to practically drag the stretcher towards Morosini. It is also not clear whether a defibrillator was present in the arena, but medics were applying CPR.

The tragedy occurred in Pescara, who lost goalkeeping Coach Francesco Mancini only two weeks ago to a heart attack at the age of 43.

Morosini had a tragic family history, as he lost his mother Camilla in 2001, when he was aged 15, and his father Aldo died two years later.

Soon after, his brother was also killed in an accident. The only remaining family member is an older sister.

He made his Serie A debut for Udinese against Inter and made five appearances, then was sent out on loan to Bologna and Vicenza.

He grew up in the prestigious Atalanta youth system and was an Under-17 and Under-21 Italian international.

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Is it just my imagination or does the medical attention appear, well, not as frantic as it should be?

Just read about the police car blocking the ambulance there now.

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Reports now emerging that it may have been an aneurysm that triggered the heart attack after an accidental clash of heads during the game. Udinese have promised to look after his sister.

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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.”

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Samir Handanovic has made a fantastic penalty save to stop Chievo from taking the lead. Could do with Chievo getting something out of this match in order to keep Udinese away from 3rd spot.

We actually have to go to Chievo before the season end, it will be a very tricky game for us.

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Handanovic has an incredible penalty saving record.

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I’ve also been really impressed with alleged Milan tartget Francesco Acerbi for Chievo. He must be one of the ugliest men in football though.

http://www.datasport.it/images/datasport/calciomercato_acerbi.jpg

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Chievo have been very impressive, Michael Bradley, Acerbi and Paloschi have all had great games for the home side. Bradley has been consistently linked with Roma since January although there doesn’t seem to be much to it apart from the Italian media believing the American owners may want an American player there.

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Udinese coming more into this now with Sorrentino making a smart near post save from Di Natale.

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Di Natale wastes a good chance in stoppage time.

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It finishes 0-0. We can move into 4th tomorrow with a win over Juventus. Elsewhere Parma got a massive win to alleviate their relegation worries, beating Cagliari 3-0 at home.

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What’s happening in Napoli game Totti?

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Not sure Rocko, the players are all on the pitch warming up anyway, seems the kick-off has been delayed but for what reason I don’t know.

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Referee injured his shoulder when he gave a free aftr 36 seconds. 4th official warming up ever since.

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Julio Cesar has saved Stevan Jovetic’s penalty at the Artemio Franchi. Fiorentina could do with a win here as they are in serious relegation bother and have an away trip to Roma coming up in midweek.

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Milan 1-0 down at home to Bologna at half time. :o

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Genoa-owned striker Mattia Destro is helping in sending his parent club into as serious relegation battle. Siena lead Genoa 3-0 at the magnificent Stadio Luigi Ferraris. :o

Lecce are holding Lazio 0-0 in Rome at the minute. Hopefully Serge Cosmi’s charges can get something out of the game.

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Cassano for Seedorf.

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Amazing scenes in Genoa here as the supporters have demanded the jerseys off the Genoa team and play has stopped as a result!

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Captain Marco Rossi has collected all the players jerseys, meanwhile Sculli refuses to take his jersey and confronts the incandescent home support. You got to love Serie A! :lol: