A few days after the disappearance of one of the most estimated and well -known Italian referees of the 80s and 90s, the municipal administration of Messina announces that it has already started the process for the assignment of the title of citizen meritorious to Tullio Lanese.
“With this recognition, the municipal administration intends to pay homage to Tullio Lanese, an illustrious fellow citizen who has honored the world of sport with its integrity, professionalism and passion for football. During his prestigious arbitration career, Lanese has reached the highest national and international levels, distinguishing himself for his competence, his balance and his dedication to the values of correctness and sports loyalty. His figure, an example of ethical rigor and commitment, represented with honor our community in the sports field, contributing to the spread of a culture of respect for the rules and the spirit of fair play. For these reasons, the city of Messina is proud to give him the title of meritorious citizen, as a sign of gratitude and gratitude for the prestige he gave to our community and for the legacy of values that leaves to future generations “, so manifest the administration of the mayor Federico Basile.