Mourning for Vincenzo Montella, technical commissioner of the Turkish national team and former striker for Roma and Sampdoria. His sister Caterina Montella has died, following injuries sustained in a domestic accident. The news was announced by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), which expressed its condolences through an official message, showing closeness to the coach and his family in this moment of great sorrow. In the note, the Federation stated it was “deeply saddened” by the passing of Caterina Montella and extended its heartfelt condolences to Vincenzo Montella and his loved ones.
The TFF also announced that the funeral will be held today at 4:30 PM in the Church of San Nicola, in Castello di Cisterna, in the province of Naples, the Montella family’s city of origin. Caterina’s passing has prompted numerous messages of affection and solidarity towards the former footballer, who in recent years has successfully embarked on a coaching career, eventually leading the Turkish national team. In this moment of mourning, the football world has rallied around the Campanian coach, sharing the pain of a loss that affects his family on a personal level.
