The Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter was suspended and later postponed after a terrifying incident involving Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove. The 22-year-old collapsed around the 15th minute of the match and was immediately attended to by medical staff before being taken to Careggi Hospital in an ambulance.
Bove, who reportedly fell while attempting to tie his shoelaces, initially lost consciousness on the pitch. Medical personnel quickly provided treatment, and the player regained consciousness en route to the hospital. Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Pradè and general manager Alessandro Ferrari accompanied Bove to the hospital. According to initial reports, Bove was breathing and had a stable heartbeat upon arrival.
The gravity of the situation prompted referee Daniele Doveri to suspend play immediately. Shortly thereafter, the Lega Serie A confirmed that the match would not resume and has been postponed to a later date.
“At the moment of stoppage, Bove collapsed to the ground, and the situation appeared very serious,” read an official statement. “An ambulance transported the player to the hospital, and we are awaiting further updates.”
The shocking incident left both teammates and opponents visibly shaken, with some players moved to tears as medical staff worked to assist Bove. Fans in the stadium watched on in stunned silence, while those at home anxiously awaited news on the midfielder’s condition.
This unsettling event highlights the importance of swift medical responses in football, and the thoughts of the footballing world are with Edoardo Bove and his family during this difficult time. Further updates on his condition and the rescheduling of the match are expected in the coming days.
