Fiorentina's Bove collapses during Serie A clash against Inter Milan; terrifying moment caught on cam (WATCH)
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Dec 2, 2024, 12:41 AM ISTFiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch during his team’s Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday, prompting immediate medical intervention.
Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch during his team’s Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday, prompting immediate medical intervention and an outpouring of concern from players and fans alike.
Fiorentina-Inter has been suspended.
Prayers with Edoardo Bove. 🤍🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/WHeIFoGlbG
The incident occurred in the 16th minute at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, with the match scoreless at 0-0. Bove, 22, suddenly fell to the ground, causing panic among his teammates, who urgently called for medical assistance. Medics swiftly attended to Bove before stretchered him off to a nearby ambulance.
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Holy moly!
The moment 22 year old Edoardo Bove collapses during Fiorentina vs Inter match left viewers shocked as game is cancelled!
Players left in tears! pic.twitter.com/q1JyhaACkC
Fiorentina’s Edoardo Bove appears to have collapsed on the pitch. The players and medical staff have formed a protective wall around the midfielder as medical professionals attend to the situation. pic.twitter.com/itCxHTqrws
— Ethan "Vector" Anderson (@Icefox2016) 🇮🇹⚽️😥
In the - match, Fiorentina footballer Edoardo collapsed while tying his shoe.
Both teams' players are crying, and the match is suspended. Bove's condition remains unclear.pic.twitter.com/EzcUAglbdJ
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Sky Sport Italia later reported that Bove was taken to the Careggi hospital in Florence, where he was confirmed to be breathing and his heart beating on his own. Despite the initial scare, the positive update provided some relief to those anxiously following the situation.
Fiorentina's Edoardo Bove was taken off the pitch in an ambulance after collapsing during their match against Inter Milan.
He is breathing on his own and has regained consciousness, report Sky Sport Italia.
The game was abandoned. pic.twitter.com/OcbvqBAO0r
The match was temporarily suspended before being abandoned altogether, with Serie A officials announcing plans to reschedule the contest later in the season.
The collapse left players from both teams visibly shaken, with some seen in tears on the pitch. The incident drew parallels to previous health emergencies in Italian football, such as the tragic death of Piermario Morosini from cardiac arrest during a Serie B match in 2012 and Roma defender Evan Ndicka's health scare in April this year.
Football fans were also reminded of Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland. The Danish midfielder suddenly fell to the ground in the 43rd minute of the game, suffering a cardiac arrest. Medical staff rushed onto the pitch and performed life-saving CPR, with Eriksen’s teammates forming a protective circle around him to shield him from public view. The incident brought the match to a halt, and Eriksen was later stabilized and transferred to a nearby hospital. Eriksen later returned to professional football after being fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
Bove is 22yr old. This is scary. Hopefully he can recover as Eriksen did. https://t.co/J8oth7w9K4
— Dave Di Cola 🇨🇦 (@ImmaGonnaWeen)Meanwhile, Bove, on loan at Fiorentina from Roma since the summer, has quickly become a key player for La Viola. He scored his first goal for the club in a 5-1 victory over his parent team in October. Fiorentina paid 1.5 million euros for the loan and holds an option to make the move permanent for 10.5 million euros.
Both Fiorentina and Inter Milan are in strong form this season, competing near the top of the Serie A table behind league leaders Napoli.
The football community now anxiously awaits further updates on Bove's condition, with widespread messages of support pouring in for the young midfielder.
The game between Fiorentina and Inter has been suspended after Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch. Thoughts are with him 💜🙏 pic.twitter.com/LZS7fqrFUG
— 433 (@433)Praying for Bove 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/aKfGCSTj0R
— Carlo Garganese (@carlogarganese)Edoardo Bove is still 22yo, Football needs you lad, prayers 🤲❤️ pic.twitter.com/LNRy6EpOAN
— 𝗙 𝗥 𝗘 𝗗 🗽 (@AFCFrediNho_)Thoughts and prayers with Edoardo Bove 🤍🙏 pic.twitter.com/6ceQ2kRGJ4
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone)Prayers for Edoardo Bove who was down in the Fiorentina and Inter Milan game today. This is very sad 🥹💔💔🤦♂️
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🚨 Edoardo Bove collapsed during the game vs Inter. The match currently suspended and there is big concern. Players are in tears, reports .
Prayers and thoughts for Bove... 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/Nj7kq4cNdj
Prayers for Bove 🙏 pic.twitter.com/oCtyHjY4vs
— Tottis Armband (@TottisArmband)
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