Livorno Midfielder Piermario Morosini Dies After on the Pitch Collapse

Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini died Saturday after collapsing on the pitch during a Serie B match against Pescara, according to ESPN Soccernet.

The 25-year-old forward collapsed to the ground in the 31st minute as medical personnel rushed onto the field to treat him. 

Morosini was treated with a defibrillator before being taken in an ambulance to Pescara's Santo Spirito hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

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"He suffered a cardiac arrest. Unfortunately he was already dead when the ambulance arrived. He never regained consciousness," announced Doctor De Blasi.

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Players and fans were crying as Morosini was taken from the pitch and transferred to the hospital. The match was called off by officials.

All Italian football league matches this weekend have been postponed to allow the country to deal with this tragedy.

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Morosini came to Livorno back in January on loan from Serie A club Udinese. He played nine matches this season for the Amaranto.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Morosini's family and friends during this difficult time.