“He woke up, took the ax and went to his mother, washing clothes in the river next to the house. He killed her”
Article by George Nistor – published Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 16:40 / Updated Tuesday, June 3, 20:40:40
Former Napoli's striker, Andrea Carnevale, now 64 -year -old, a double champion of Italy with Maradona, has made an earthquake confession in Corriere della Sera And in his book, “Destino di a bomber”, about the family tragedy he lived in youth.
“Dad was extremely jealous. Home was an atmosphere of terror. I was there when my mother was getting palms, strokes, insults. Until September 25, 1975. He woke up, took the ax and went to his mother, washing clothes in the river next to the house. He killed her. I ran there, gathered my mother's blood and went to the carabinieri: “Do you see the blood now?” “Carvale told.
“The mother had never made a complaint for fear that she would do something to her children,” the former striker regretted.
“He was schizophrenic. He was never treated”
“Two years after the crime, at 16, I went to meet my dad in prison. I wanted to look at him in my eyes, he had taken everything. A few years later, he committed suicide throwing the window, right in front of my eyes. For years I have lived with pain, but also the fear of being like him. No, I'm not like him. I understood that when I saw him. And this was the first step towards liberation. ”
Andrea Carnevale, to the right, Photo: Guliver/Gettyimages
Andrea Carnevale's life was not easy at maturity, despite sports successes. Paola Perego's separation left deep traces.
“Did you know that Maradona met her with her? She liked her and took her phone number, noted on a piece of paper. I stole her ticket from her pants,” he revealed.
“Then, the love was over, it was someone else, but I insisted on continuing for children. I didn't want to raise orphans. And yet, they thought I left home, that I abandoned them. I, orphan, left my orphans. Do you understand? Terrible, as if I relive my drama.
