Piermario Morosini was an Italian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
12 Facts About Piermario Morosini
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On 14 April 2012, during a match between Pescara and Livorno, Morosini suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on the pitch.
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Piermario Morosini was born on 5 July 1986, in Bergamo, Italy.
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Piermario Morosini started his career at hometown club Atalanta, and was sold to Udinese in a co-ownership deal during 2005.
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On 31 August 2009, Piermario Morosini signed for newly relegated side Reggina on loan.
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Piermario Morosini made his international debut for the Italy U-17 team in 2001 and his U-21 debut in 2006.
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Piermario Morosini was called up for the 2009 European U21 Championships as back-up.
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On 14 April 2012, while representing Livorno, Piermario Morosini suffered cardiac arrest and fell to the ground in the 31st minute of the Serie B match away to Pescara.
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Piermario Morosini stumbled on the ground, trying to get up, before losing consciousness and receiving medical attention on the field.
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Piermario Morosini was rushed to the Santo Spirito hospital, but reports later indicated he died before reaching the hospital.
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Livorno and Vicenza then decided they would retire the number 25, the number Piermario Morosini wore whilst their player.
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Piermario Morosini's death came four weeks after Fabrice Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest in an English FA Cup match, after which awareness of heart risk had been raised in Italian football.