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Pellegrini dedicated goal against Frosinone to grandmother who passed prior to kick-off

Andy Mattioli
Roma's Italian midfielder #07 Lorenzo Pellegrini (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and Frosinone Calcio at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on October 1, 2023. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

Lorenzo Pellegrini made a moving gesture in what proved to be an eventful night for the Roma captain.

The midfielder was back on Roma’s scoresheet as the Giallorossi lifted their heads in a must-win match against Frosinone on Sunday night.

As revealed by Corriere dello Sport, Pellegrini – who scored Roma’s second and final goal of the night – paid tribute to his maternal grandmother who had passed away a few hours prior to kick-off.

Despite this family tragedy, Pellegrini insisted on playing and never put his availability in doubt.

After the goal, the Italian midfielder pointed to the sky.

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