The editorial staff Sunday 20 August 2023, 11:27
An inseparable bond, sincere and sincere like that of a father towards a son because Carletto Mazzone per Guardiola it was just that. That’s why on the day of his disappearance on Saturday 19 Augusthas left an unfillable void in the hearts of football fans and those who, up close, have been able to observe its greatness and human depth like the Spanish coach who, after receiving the news, presented himself in front of the cameras in the post victory against the Newcastle with a special shirt.
A shirt to remember Mazzone and his iconic run under the away sector of the Rigamonti stadium in a very heated derby Brescia-Atalanta (finished 3 to 3). Pep was there, in the gallery as a new signing of the swallows, observing what would later become his coach, as well as his football father. A mix of emotions between memories and a saddened face for the disappearance of ‘Sor Carletto’ that of Guardiola which, just after the success of the Cityrecalled his former coach, who he had given him a beautiful message after the Champions League victory against Inter.
Mazzone, the memory of Guardiola
“It’s a sad day for me and my family. When I arrived in Italy, he was like a father to me. He was a legend in Italian football, he had a huge impact on everyone from players to presidents. I send a huge hug to all his family: last year some friends sent me this shirt and I wanted to wear it today (Saturday 19th August ed)“. Guardiola this is how he wanted to remember Carlo Mazzone, passed away at the age of 86, a great coach to whom he has always recognized a strong and powerful footballing influence.
“Like a Father” just like the title of the documentary film dedicated to him in 2022: the Roman coach was a real football father of several players: from Totti, for his very young debut with Roma, a Pirlo, with the change of role invented director up to Roberto Baggio in his years in Brescia: all they reserved words of admiration for him after the tragic news which has left the whole world of football affected. Many messages of condolence have arrived to remember the great sports man and the coach who still holds the bench record in Serie A with 797 games (including play-offs) and many they will be in Ascoli on Monday to give him a last farewell during his funeral.
2023-08-20 09:27:00
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