Innsbruck mourns: Didi Constantini, the heart of football, died!

Innsbruck mourns: Didi Constantini, the heart of football, died!

on Wednesday, on the night of Wednesday, the former team boss Didi Constantini died at the age of 69. His death not only shaken the football family, but also touched many people outside of sport. Constantini was a yardstick of honesty and a popular character in the Tyrolean sports landscape, known as the "Sunnyboy" and "Firefighter". He celebrated numerous successes with FC Wacker Innsbruck, where he won championships in 1975 and 1977. After his active player career, which led him to combine, such as the Linz ASK and the Vienna Sport Club, he tackled his career as a coach in 1987. Under his leadership, many young talents, including David Alaba and Aleksandar Dragovic, experienced their first steps in the national team, such as Meinbezirk.at

The funeral service took place in bright weather, which gave his memory of honor a special note. Around 500 people accompanied the funeral procession from the Congerspark IGLS to the FC Patscherkofel soccer field. Constantinnis daughters and close companions held emotional speeches and asked those present to applause for the deceased. The mourning guests complied with this request with great dedication. In her book "offside", his daughter Johanna described the challenges that the dementia disease of the once celebrated athlete brought with him. This honest examination of his illness testifies to his strong personality, which has touched many people, as krone.at

Didi Constantini leaves an impressive legacy as a player, coach and mentor. His unshakable commitment to football and his commitment to young people will remain alive in the hearts of all those who knew and appreciated him. Sports officer LHStV Georg Dornauer and Governor Anton Mattle expressed deep compassion with the relatives and appreciated Constantinis extensive services to football in Tyrol and beyond.