Roma and Lecce sent Julio Sergio their ‘deepest condolences’ as their former goalkeeper’s son Enzo tragically died at the age of 15 on Sunday.Roma and Lecce mourn the death of Enzo Bertagnoli, s...
Roma and Lecce sent Julio Sergio their ‘deepest condolences’ as their former goalkeeper’s son Enzo tragically died at the age of 15 on Sunday.
Roma and Lecce mourn the death of Enzo Bertagnoli, son of their former goalkeeper Julio Sergio.
Roma and Lecce send condolences to Julio Sergio
ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 20: General view inside the stadium, as the AS Roma emblem can be seen on a corner flag prior to the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between AS Roma and FC Porto at Stadio Olimpico on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
“Julio, we stand with you during this period of unimaginable sorrow,” the Giallorossi wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
“The whole of AS Roma is with your family, and we send you our deepest condolences.”
Lecce wrote: “US Lecce express our condolences for the passing of Enzo Bertagnoli, son of our former goalkeeper Julio Sergio.”
Julio Sergio’s son Enzo had been diagnosed with brain cancer in 2020, and the ex-Roma goalkeeper confirmed his tragic death via social media on Sunday.
Julio Sergio had recently shaved his head to show support for his son during chemotherapy.
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Julio Sergio played 58 Serie A matches with Lecce and Roma, keeping 20 clean sheets.
He spent several years in Italy, from 2006 to 2013, winning two Coppa Italia and one Supercoppa with Roma. Julio Sergio also made three appearances in the Champions League and five in the Europa League during his time at the Stadio Olimpico.
The former Brazilian goalkeeper spent the rest of his career in his native country, playing for Santos, Comercial SP, Juventude, and Botafogo. Julio Sergio, now 46, retired in 2014.
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