“Protect me forever”, the touching social message of his girlfriend Mattia Giani and now comes the proposal

The social post of Sofia Caruso, the girlfriend of Mattia Giani who died on the field at just 26 years old

Sofia Caruso, the girlfriend of Mattia Giani, the 26-year-old boy who died of cardiac arrest on the football pitch, shared a touching message on Instagram in his memory. In the post, she expresses very sweet words towards her partner, thanking him for having taught her the true meaning of love and promising to keep his memory alive.

Mattia Giani: the heartbreaking words of his girlfriend Sofia Caruso to the 26-year-old footballer who died on the pitch

Meanwhile, he comes to the FIGC (Italian Football Federation). requested to suspend the Eccellenza championship, where the twenty-six year old played for at least a week. By doing so, there would be time and opportunity to perform an accurate autopsy and establish what led to his premature death. Furthermore, a break would help to reflect on the episode, which invites us to ask ourselves questions about the checks carried out on the athletes, as well as the importance of equipping themselves with the appropriate rescue tools. No one will ever find meaning in certain events, but becoming aware could save lives in the future.

Unfortunately, similar events have also occurred in the past, even in the professional category, for example with Pierpaolo Morosini, who died on the green rectangle on 14 April 2012, in the Serie B match played between Livorno, in which he played, and Pescara. Or to Marc-Vivien Foé, Manchester City midfielder who passed away on 26 June 2003, in the semi-final of the Confederations Cup played in Lyon with Cameroon against Colombia. Although the events of the past have pushed us to pay more attention, certain facts persist, especially in less renowned tournaments, thanks to the fewer resources available.

Paolo Coia, president of Tuttocuoio and friend of Mattia's parents, shares the family's pain and supports the decision to stop the races to honor the memory of Mattia Giani. Other sports clubs expressed the same opinion and, through their respective official channels, wished to express closeness to the boy's family.