Former footballer ‘shot lifeless by two brothers in a nightclub toilet’

A former Italian footballer was reportedly shot lifeless by two brothers in a nightclub toilet on Wednesday evening.

Rosolino ‘Lino’ Celesia, 22, was pronounced lifeless at a hospital in Palermo after taking three pictures to the neck and chest.

According to native Italian outlet L’Unione Sarde, tensions had been rising between Celesia and the brothers for a while, they usually have been concerned in a brawl a month in the past.

After learning CCTV footage and talking to witnesses, the Palermo Prosecutor’s Office ordered the arrest of the 2 brothers, who’re aged 17 and 22.

The youthful brother, who remains to be thought of a minor in Italy, is accused of homicide, whereas the older brother is alleged to have had unlawful possession of a firearm.

Rosolino ‘Lino’ Celesia (pictured) was shot lifeless in a nightclub toilet on Wednesday evening

The taking pictures was reportedly carried out by two brothers who’ve since been arrested

Celesia was reportedly concerned in a brawl with the brothers a month in the past, earlier than being shot lifeless this week

Celesia started his soccer profession in Trapani and Torino’s academy earlier than returning to his hometown of Palermo.

He went on to play for decrease league groups Marsala, Troina and Parmonval earlier than retiring.

A vigil was held in his honour on Thursday evening in Palermo, whereas his ex-club Torino paid tribute to their former participant with a heartfelt assertion.

The assertion learn: ‘President Urbano Cairo and the whole Torino Football Club deeply share the ache of the Celesia household for the passing of Rosolino Celesia, a former youth participant within the Granata (Torino) youth sector.

‘To his family members, all kinfolk, and the quite a few associates, the condolences and embrace of the Granata world.’