Sampdoria, Bellemo a hero off the pitch: saves woman stabbed in Sottomarina | OneFootball

Not only talent on the green rectangle, but also courage and quick thinking: Alessandro Bellemo, midfielder for Sampdoria and former captain of Como, recently distinguished himself with a heroic act outside of football.

Sampdoria, Bellemo hero off the field: saves a stabbed woman in Sottomarina

Together with his brother Stefano, Bellemo assisted Monika Grimm, a 34-year-old Polish woman brutally attacked with a knife in Sottomarina, in the province of Venice. The tourist, residing in Germany and recently arrived in Italy for a vacation, was walking her dog when she was attacked by a 25-year-old man, later apprehended by the Carabinieri.

The woman's desperate screams caught the attention of the Bellemo brothers, who were nearby for a family evening. Stefano told La Nuova Venezia:

“We accompanied her almost to my house, and thanks to some neighbors who spoke German, we managed to call for help. She was conscious but growing weaker. However, she kept asking about her dog.”

Thanks to their quick response, the woman remained stable until the ambulance arrived, allowing medical personnel to provide the necessary care in time.

A special chapter in Bellemo's career

For Bellemo, who grew up in football at Como and is now a key figure at Sampdoria, this episode marks a significant moment outside of football. Already beloved by Como fans for the journey from Serie C to Serie A, he is now celebrated for an act of pure altruism.

The victim, hospitalized with serious injuries but no longer in life-threatening condition, owes her survival to the intervention of the Bellemo brothers. The attacker, suffering from mental disorders, was arrested. An incident that could have turned into a tragedy ended with a positive outcome thanks to the courage and swift action of the two brothers.

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