The Italy squad and Coach Roberto Mancini laid flowers at the Ponte Morandi collapse site, where 43 people died. “I crossed it so many times.”
The bridge was built in the 1960s and was an icon in the city of Genoa, but crumbled on August 14, killing 43 people and leaving hundreds homeless.
In order to help raise funds for those victims, the Azzurri are playing their friendly against Ukraine at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, more commonly referred to as Marassi.
The Italy squad and Coach Roberto Mancini laid flowers at the Ponte Morandi collapse site, where 43 people died. “I crossed it so many times.”
The bridge was built in the 1960s and was an icon in the city of Genoa, but crumbled on August 14, killing 43 people and leaving hundreds homeless.
In order to help raise funds for those victims, the Azzurri are playing their friendly against Ukraine at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, more commonly referred to as Marassi.
At the 43rd minute of tomorrow's game, play will be halted to remember the 43 people who lost their lives that day.
Today, the Italy squad and Coach Mancini visited the site and laid a wreath of flowers bearing the message: ‘The Azzurri with Genoa in their hearts.’
“It’s just crazy what happened,” said Mancini. “I lived in Genoa for 15 years and crossed the bridge so many times. Seeing it on television is one thing, but when you see it in real life, it has a different effect, it’s even more shocking.
“It was a moment of profound emotion for me.”
A delegation from the Ukraine squad also laid flowers, with former Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko leading the way.
“Italy is my second home and left an important mark on me. I have always been close to the people of Italy and there are no borders when faced with such a tragic event.”
Image via @Vivo_Azzurro
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