An aborted return to Football

Alessandro Matri, despite the announcement made a few days ago by Graffignana, will not return to play Football. Turnaround for the former Juventus and Milan striker, who was announced on Wednesday by the small club as a new recruit. A disappointment for the striker, protagonist of an excellent career during which he wore the jerseys of the biggest clubs in Serie A.

Who is he

Alessandro Matri was born on August 19, 1984 and grew up in the village of Graffignana, in the province of Lodi. His first passion is not for the ball, but for cycling: Matri ran for the Pedale Graffignanino and promised a lot, as evidenced by the medals he won, but a violent fall from his bike led him to change sporting project for the future. In agreement with his parents, he abandoned two wheels and chose to concentrate his energy on football.

Football career

His career has been characterized by a mixture of talent, determination and a remarkable ability to adapt to different teams and championships. Matri began his professional career in 2003 with the jersey of Lodi, then he transferred to Milan, where he failed to find his place and was loaned to several teams, including Prato and Brescia. However, it was at Cagliari, where he arrived in 2009, that he began to stand out, becoming one of the best strikers in Serie A. During his stay in Sardinia, Matri stood out for his flair for goal and his ability to score in crucial moments. In 2011, his performances attracted the attention of Juventus, one of the most prestigious teams in Italy. With the bianconeri, Matri enjoyed a period of great success, winning several Italian championship titles and contributing significantly to the team’s play with his goals. After a period of ups and downs following his return to Milan, Matri transferred to several teams, including Lazio, Fiorentina, Sassuolo and Atalanta. During his career, the striker has also accumulated numerous call-ups to the national team.

What does he do after retirement

Once he hung up his boots, he began a management career by becoming a collaborator of Igli Tare, sporting director of Lazio, and at the same time he followed the FIGC sports director course. In the summer of 2021, he is presented as one of the new faces of DAZN, the platform that broadcasts Serie A, Serie B, Europa League and Conference League matches. On July 19, he qualified as sports director and shortly after, that of UEFA A coach at Coverciano, which allowed him to coach all the youth teams and women’s teams, the first teams up to Serie C. , in addition to being able to be registered as an assistant coach in Serie B and Serie A.

Privacy

Since March 2009, he has been in a relationship with Federica Nargi, former “velina” of Striscia la notizia, with whom he had two daughters, Sofia, born September 26, 2016, and Beatrice, born March 16, 2019.

Here is Federica Nargi

Federica Nargi is an Italian showgirl, model and actress, born February 5, 1990 in Rome. Her career in show business began in 2007, when she participated in the Miss Italy beauty pageant, where she stood out for her beauty and charisma. After the competition, Federica worked in several television shows, becoming a known face on Italian television. With the role of “velina” in the famous program Striscia la Notizia, she achieved significant popularity. In addition to her television career, Federica has worked as a model and collaborated with various fashion and beauty brands. Her image has been used in advertising campaigns, and her style has made her a fashion icon for many young people. Over the years, Federica also pursued an acting career, appearing in several theater and television productions. His versatility has allowed him to explore various areas of entertainment, earning him the respect of the public and professionals in the sector. Outside of her career, Federica is known for her private life. Her relationship with former footballer Alessandro Matri attracted media attention, and together they had two daughters.

The failed marriage

The failed marriage between Alessandro Matri and Federica Nargi attracted great media interest and attention from fans. The couple, who began their relationship in 2010, experienced years of intense passion, sharing public and private moments that won over the public.

Federica Nargi, known for her career as a model and showgirl, and Matri, a successful former footballer, form one of the most close-knit couples in the Italian landscape. After several years together, the two had announced their intention to marry, harboring expectations of a big event, but the happy event never happened. In several interviews with the Italian showgirl, she waited a long time for the request, but from the former footballer it never arrived.

Alessandro Matri and Federica Nargi sleep in separate rooms

“We always try to show what we really are, with our arguments, our mockery, what is our reality. But in the end, it’s a quiet world, we show what we want to show” declared the former “velina” on the microphone of Diletta Leotta’s podcast: “We put the girls to sleep in their room… we have to put them to sleep ourselves because they don’t fall asleep alone. Then, at some point in the night, one of us comes to our room and, as a result, one of us moves to the other room.”

No return to the field

Alessandro Matri will not be able to return to play football with his Graffignana. In fact, the regulations prevent the former striker, who in recent years has been a consultant on television but not only, from playing in the Second Category because he has already obtained the coaching license. A shattered dream for Matri who had already announced her return to the field in her village team.