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Dramatic collapse: Fiorentina's Bove fights for his life!
Edoardo Bove collapsed in the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan. He is breathing steadily and is in the hospital.
Dramatic collapse: Fiorentina's Bove fights for his life!
Drama on the football field in Italy: A frightening incident occurred in the prestigious Serie A duel between Fiorentina and Inter Milan. In the 17th minute, Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed for no apparent reason while the game was suspended due to a goal that had not yet been decided by VAR. While Bove was tying the laces of his shoes, the 22-year-old suddenly lost consciousness and fell to the ground. The calm but worried spectators at the Stadio Artemio Franchi witnessed the heartbreaking scenes as team doctors and paramedics rushed to help, supported by worried players from both teams who formed a protective group around Bove to keep him away from prying eyes.
How Krone.at Reportedly, after a few minutes of on-site first aid, Bove was taken to Careggi Hospital. Fortunately, he regained consciousness and is now breathing on his own. According to initial medical examinations, his condition is stable, with no acute damage to heart or lung functions or the nervous system. The game was then finally stopped because it soon became clear to the spectators and players that a continuation was impossible under these circumstances. Emotional support also came from other Serie A clubs, who sent their best wishes to Bove via social media. "One of us, we are all with you. Forza Edo!" said AS Roma in a compassionate message.
Emotional reactions and medical updates
The event resulted in immediate reactions of stress. How Yahoo Sports noted that Bove's breathing was a relief as he was taken into the ambulance. Players and fans were visibly affected. Serie A has not yet released an official statement on the status of the game, although it is now clear that Bove's health is a priority. The incident is reminiscent of tragic events of the past, as similar cases of collapse are unfortunately not unknown in Italian football. Fiorentina itself had recently suffered a bitter loss when captain Davide Astori died of cardiac arrest during an away game.