The Daily Drool: Djamel Mesbah

Left back/wingback Djamel plays for Livorno on loan from Parma. He has represented Algeria at the senior level.

The Daily Drool – Coaches: Roberto Donadoni

Normally we have an Irish Drool on St. Patrick’s Day, but this year, I’m treating the very Irish watishista forzasusan by featuring her one true love: Roberto Donadoni. This man is soooooo fine – just look at him! He’s been the coach at Parma since January 2012. Prior to that he coached for Lecco, Livorno, Genoa,Napoli, Cagliari and the Italian National Team.

Saying Goodbye to Piermario Morosini

The sad and painful process of saying goodbye to young Piermario Morosini has been underway in Italy for several days.

Mazel Tov: Fabrice Muamba Released From Hospital

Bolton Wanderers has released this picture along with the news that Fabrice Muamba was released from the hospital today. This is just so wonderful, but also so bittersweet in light of Morosini’s death on Saturday. There’s been some updates on that. Livorno will retire his number 25 and Udinese will help financially support his sister through their foundation. As I mentioned yesterday, Udinese’s captain, Antonio Di Natale has become her guardian.

Our very best wishes as Muamba continues with his recovery. I’ll post updates on his condition as I hear about them.

– Lozil

Restoring My Faith In Humanity

On a day when some doucheweed morons who claim to be fans of Chelsea booed and jeered during the moment of silence for Piermario Morosini and the victims of Hillsborough, one man has restored my faith in humanity. Udinese captain and Drool alum Antonio Di Natale has announced that he will assume guardianship for the severely handicapped sister of Piermario Morosini.

Updated: Rest In Peace: Piermario Morosini

Horrible news: Livorno midfielder (on loan from Udinese) Piermario Morosini collapsed during a match with Pescara. He never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. He was 25. For everything that went right with Fabrice Muamba’s resuscitation attempts, it seems the opposite happened in this case (read the article for details).  It is an even more tragic story when you learn a bit about his personal life. Piermario was orphaned and had two disabled brothers, one of whom passed away last year. It sounds like so much sadness in a such a short life. In his career, Piermario played for, in addition to the previously mentioned teams, Vicenza, Bologna, Reggina and Padova. He represented Italy at the U17, U18, U19, U20 and U21 levels. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, teammates and those who loved him. Just heartbreaking.

Updated: This story gives more details – the earlier report of two brothers was incorrect. He is survived by an older sister.

– Lozil