Fiorentina General Manager Joe Barone in Critical Condition After Cardiac Arrest

Joe Barone, Fiorentina's general manager, is on life support at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan following a sudden illness before a match.

Joe Barone fell ill at the team hotel before Fiorentina's scheduled match against Atalanta, leading to the game's postponement.
Barone, 58, is receiving advanced cardiac care and is in a critical but stable condition, with his vital functions supported by artificial means.
Family members, including his wife and four children from the United States, have rushed to Milan to be by his side.
The incident occurred less than two weeks after the six-year anniversary of the death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, who also suffered a cardiac arrest.
Fiorentina and the soccer community have expressed their support and gratitude towards the medical team at San Raffaele Hospital.