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Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni mourns the death of his uncle
Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni’s uncle has died ahead of the team’s match against Cagliari.
Zaccagni remembered him in a post on Instagram, calling him “Zio Mela.”
He said his uncle taught him how to fight and helped him through difficult times.
Zaccagni recalled childhood visits to his uncle’s shop and home, along with messages he received after games.
The tribute shows how close they were, with Zaccagni describing his uncle as a protector and a warrior.
He said the memories would stay with him, but the sources give no further details about the death or any next steps.
Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni announced the death of his uncle, known as “Zio Mela,” in an Instagram tribute.
Sportmediaset identified his uncle as Emanuele Morri, also known as “Zio Mela.”
Zaccagni described his uncle as a source of strength and said he would remember their time together.
The tribute recalled childhood visits to his uncle’s shop and home, along with his collections of football shirts, car models and comics.
Zaccagni was in action against Cagliari on the day he shared the tribute.
- Who
- Mattia Zaccagni, Lazio captain, mourned his uncle, known as “Zio Mela.
- What
- Zaccagni announced his uncle’s death and paid tribute to him on Instagram.
- When
- 1 November 2026, before Lazio’s match against Cagliari.
- Where
- The tribute was posted on Instagram; the match was against Cagliari.
- Why
- His uncle had died. The sources do not state the cause of death.
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Zaccagni posted an Instagram tribute to his uncle before Lazio’s match against Cagliari.
Zaccagni played in Lazio’s match against Cagliari.
- Player
- Mattia Zaccagni
- Club role
- Lazio captain
- Uncle’s name
- Emanuele Morri, according to Sportmediaset
- Uncle’s nickname
- Zio Mela
- Tribute date
- 1 November 2026
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What people are saying
Ci sono persone che ti cambiano la vita, che ti lasciano ricordi indelebili e che, anche quando non ci sono più, continuano a vivere dentro di te.
Mi hai insegnato cosa significa combattere.
Rimarrai per sempre il nostro guerriero. Fai buon viaggio, Zio Mela. Anzi, John. Mio guerriero.