Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove, 22, collapsed during the 16th minute of his team’s Serie A clash with Inter Milan on Sunday, December 1, prompting an immediate suspension of the match.
Referee Daniele Doveri halted the game as players and staff formed a protective wall around Bove while medical personnel provided emergency care.
Bove was transported to the hospital in an ambulance, leaving both teams and fans visibly shaken.
In a statement, Fiorentina confirmed that Bove is “under pharmacological sedation and hospitalized in intensive care.” Preliminary tests ruled out acute damage to the central nervous and cardiopulmonary systems.
“Edoardo Bove will be re-evaluated in the next 24 hours,” the club stated, while Inter Milan expressed solidarity, saying, “The match has been suspended due to a medical emergency.”
Inter President Giuseppe Marotta described the emotional impact on all involved, noting, “We are a community. The decision to postpone the match was spontaneous on everyone’s part.”
This incident serves as a stark reminder for players to prioritize their health, as such situations not only devastate families and teammates but also cause deep concern among fans.
Serie A announced that the match will be rescheduled, as the football community collectively hopes for Bove’s full recovery.
