Mattia Giani's funeral, “We would have gotten married…” the letter read today from Mattia Giani's girlfriend breaks hearts

Under the altar in the church, many shirts of the football teams who wanted to pay their homage to Mattia Giani.

Today, April 22, the very painful funeral took place for Mattia Gianithe young 26-year-old footballer struck by a sudden illness during a match last week in Campi Bisenzio.

The ceremony was held in the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Romano in Montopoli in Val d'Arno. A large number of people came for pay homage to the boy who passed away prematurely, while he was following his dreams and passions. Giani was known throughout the region for his passion for football, which led him to play on countless playing fields.

Under the altar of the church the shirts of the football teams who wanted to pay their homage to Mattia Giani. The player had played in various clubs, including those belonging to higher leagues of the Italian football championship.

During the celebration, Sofia Caruso also spoke Mattia's girlfriend. What he says is really hard to bear for those present at the ceremony. It is a message that truly causes immense suffering for a life broken like this, for a family that loved him and for many people, friends and loved ones who loved him.

Bye my love. It's been a week since you were no longer here next to me, since I can no longer hear your breathing. Your absence is immense. But don't worry, your friends and family will never leave me alone. I always carry you in my heart, I know you promised to marry me. Even if that day never comes, our souls will be united forever.

Young Sofia talks to Matteo Giani, her love, telling him how many people have come to give a gift last farewell to the footballer. “You would be embarrassed, I know, because you didn't like being the center of attention,” Sofia says again in the message at the funeral. “You always stayed one step behind the others. You were kind, good and always had a smile for everyone. I'm proud of you,” continues the young woman.

You have left an unfillable void, give us strength and teach us to continue. Rest in peace, you will always be in my heart. PS You are shining like the sun.