A tragedy without a reason, which upsets for the second time in a few years a family already affected by the tragic death of their father, five years ago.
Matteo Cannavera, 25, from Cagliari, former Italian youth tennis champion and established manager in the field of high finance in New York, was found dead in the bed of his home in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening, when he was almost in Italy. dawn on Wednesday.
Partner Ryan Villaruel found the body, while Matteo's girlfriend was in Florida on business.
The young man died in his sleep, the police ordered an autopsy to ascertain the causes of death. The mother and twin brother Alessandro are leaving for New York, some bureaucratic hitches have prevented for now the immediate transfer to the United States.
Who was
Matteo starts playing tennis at the age of ten. Carlo Porqueddu, one of the most popular technicians on the island, has always followed him. He starts at Sporting di Quartu, wins the Italian Under 13 title, grows and over time the decision to try the experience in the States matures, after countless sporting successes in Italy.
In New York he is welcomed to Adelphi, where he plays for the colors of the university, he graduates brilliantly in Finance and in the last year he is even awarded as best athlete and best student.
In his first year in New York he was overwhelmed by the death of his father, to whom he was very attached. But he goes on and even before graduating he begins to receive job offers: consultancy for banks and companies, but he is in no hurry and finishes his studies.
Then with a partner, Villaruel, he founded Villavera, which deals with investments "focused exclusively on blockchain technology, tokens, digital currency and cryptocurrencies". A brilliant financial trader who was growing at a high speed thanks to his skills, death took him away too soon.
Strong bond with Porqueddu: «Today I lost a son, I still can't believe it, a model for all my athletes, unforgettable Matteo», he says in tears.
His brother Alessandro, tormented by grief, has a thought for his twin Matteo: «I have always admired his willpower, his determination. I will always carry it in my heart ».
(Unioneonline)
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