Mattia Zaccagni lost his uncle before the game: a heartfelt message

Lazio forward Mattia Zaccagni lost his maternal uncle, Emanuele Morri, before taking the field against Cagliari in the match for the 10th round of the league. The Biancocelesti captain, who had dedicated a jersey to him in recent days, remembered him with a touching message.

“There are people who change your life, who leave you with indelible memories, and who, even when they’re no longer here, continue to live on inside you. You taught me what it means to fight. Your kindness and your lightheartedness, even in the hardest moments, helped me and made me understand so many things.”

“I’ll miss your messages after the games—those short messages, but so genuine, just like you were. I still remember when I was little and you’d have me come down to your store to try out every PlayStation game imaginable. Or when I’d come over to your house and you’d proudly show me your entire collection of soccer jerseys, model cars, and all your comic books. Memories I’ll always carry with me.”

“I always saw you as a shield for all of us, because you seemed to have the strength to overcome hardships that would have broken anyone. You’ll always be our warrior. Have a safe journey, Uncle Mela. Or rather, John. My warrior.”

Gennaro Gattuso’s Lazio defeated Cagliari 2-1 at the Olimpico, completing a comeback that allowed them to climb to 28 points and take sole possession of first place in the standings, three points ahead of Inter. The visitors took the lead in the 20th minute through Nzola, set up by Fadera, who left the field shortly afterward due to injury. The Biancocelesti equalized in the 36th minute thanks to a wonderful left-footed strike by Isaksen, set up by Noslin, and scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute: a cross from Pedraza on the left was met by Pinamonti’s winning header.