A tragedy that struck the communities of Cittanova and Taurianova in the province of Reggio Calabria. Giuseppe Miriellocoach of the Cittanova youth sector, died due to an illness that left him with no escape while he was coaching the Under 17 team. 47 years of Taurianova, Miriello leaves an unbridgeable void in the two communities of the Gioia Tauro plain and messages and posts of solidarity, but also of disbelief, were immediately published on social media.
«We were shocked to learn of the sudden passing of coach Giuseppe Miriello. An event that shook a healthy and hard-working family from Tauriano, and which leaves bitterness and despair in our sporting world and in the entire community of Cittanova. On behalf of myself, the Administration, the Prime Minister Francesco Rao, the entire municipal council and the citizens, I extend my sincere condolences combined with feelings of closeness and friendship to Miriello’s relatives and his loved ones.”
This is what was declared by the Mayor of Cittanova, Domenico Antico, regarding the sudden death of the coach Giuseppe Miriello, coach of the Under 17 team – Students of Cittanova Calcio, struck by a fatal illness while he was engaged in training on the pitch of the “Morreale” stadium – Proto”.
«Miriello was very fond of his boys and the bond was reciprocated by many young footballers in our area – continued the Mayor -. A good man leaves us, an authentic interpreter of the highest values of sport, a trainer and a positive example. What happened yesterday afternoon on the “Morreale – Proto” pitch leaves a profound mark. We will be present at the funeral of Mister Giuseppe Miriello to bring the greetings of the Community of Cittanova”.