Published 17:42 IST, March 23rd 2020

Roberto Mancini devastated after losing childhood friend in Italy due to coronavirus

A childhood friend of Italy manager Roberto Mancini passed away due to the COVID-19 epidemic and watching Italian military carrying coffins has been draining.

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Italy coach Roberto Mancini has stated Italian military carrying away coffins is like 'hell on Earth' following coronavirus outbreak. One of Roberto Mancini childhood friends did t survive COVID-19 and army has been called down to man lockdown at  Lombardy region. death toll for Italy coronavirus has neared 5,500 but Roberto Mancini still feels safe in his homeland.

Roberto Mancini childhood friend passes away following COVID-19 attack

news of 'Roberto Mancini childhood friend passing away' has upset Italy manr. Mancini admitted that pair used to play football toger as kids. Although name of Roberto Mancini childhood friend has t been disclosed, Italian's old friend worked for a charity in Jesi. Furrmore, 'Roberto Mancini childhood friend passing away' news has been worrying for  55-year-old as his parents also live in Jesi. 

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Italy Coronavirus: Italian military beseeched 

Following Italy coronavirus outbreak, government have taken drastic measures to prevent deadly bug from spreading in addition. Italian military has been called to assess situation on streets. When deaths occur due to  coronavirus, Italian military vehicles carry out dead bodies in coffins and Roberto Mancini has described that as 'hell on Earth'.

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Serie A coronavirus: Italy coronavirus

Serie A coronavirus news broke after Daniele Rugani was tested positive for COVID-19. However, many more footballers in Italy including Rugani's Juventus teammates Blaise Matuidi and Paulo Dybala have tested positive for coronavirus. Serie A suspended was news that followed in aftermath of players testing positive for coronavirus. 

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Roberto Mancini still feels safe in Italy

Watching Italian military carrying his childhood friend in a coffin has certainly caused Roberto Mancini emotional pain but Italy boss is still confident that his country would be able to get through this difficult phase. Leaving Italy was never going to be an option for Roberto Mancini as he wants to feel close to those in need of help. 

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17:42 IST, March 23rd 2020