Scannapieco: “I secretly beat a malignant tumor. Now I’m bringing the ‘other Genoa’ to prominence.”

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The captain of Ligorna, a football club boasting 104 years of history without ever reaching the professional leagues, has revealed his courageous and private battle against a serious illness. “It was a tough blow, but my family and the club were incredibly supportive,” he shared. Scannapieco also reminisced about his early career, recalling his time playing for Gasperini’s Genoa, and even a memorable incident: “And that foul on Borriello…”

Clive Thornscroft
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