Former Inter Milan striker Sinisa Mihajlovic’s wife Arianna breaks silence after husband’s death, quotes Shakespeare

Former Serbian footballer and Serie A legend Sinisa Mihajlovic passed on Friday, December 16. According to media reports, Mihajlovic succumbed to leukaemia and died in a hospital in Rome.

The news of his demise was confirmed by his wife, Arianna Rapaccioni, who quoted Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

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Arianna used the famous lines from Rome and Juliet to describe Mihajlovic's death. The lines are from Act III, Scene II of the classic romantic drama.

Juliet requests that Romeo be cut into stars that shall make the heavens glow so that the world would love the night. The former Serie A defender and coach have left behind his wife and five children.

Mihajlovic's tragic death has left the football world in despair and sorrow. Having played for top Serie A clubs like Roma, Inter, Lazio, and Sampordia, players from across the spectrum have sent their condolences and expressed grief over the passing away of the 53-year-old.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who recently lost her friend in a shootout at a café in Rome, also sent her condolences on Mihajlovic's death. She wrote in a post that he fought like a lion on and off the field. Meloni further added that his courage in fighting leukaemia had set an example for others suffering from the disease.

Mihajlovic had spent most of his adult life as a defender and then as a manager and coach. The Serb was one of the premier players of the golden era of Serie A, which has now seemed to have faded away in the face of La Liga and the Premier League. He was primarily known for his set-piece prowess and scored 38 goals in his 315 Serie A appearances, which include 28 goals from dead balls. He also scored ten goals in his 63 international games.

FAQs

Which Serie A teams did Mihajlovic play for?
Roma, Inter, Lazio, and Sampordia.

How many dead ball goals did Mihajlovic score in Serie A?
Twenty-eight out of his total 38.