Fiorentina Midfielder Edoardo Bove Collapses During Match, Now Stable in Hospital

The 22-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest during a Serie A game against Inter Milan, prompting the match to be abandoned.

Edoardo Bove collapsed in the 16th minute of Fiorentina's Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday, leading to the game's suspension.
Medical staff used a defibrillator on the pitch before Bove was rushed to Careggi University Hospital Florence, where he was placed in intensive care under sedation.
Fiorentina confirmed on Monday that Bove is awake, alert, and oriented, with initial tests ruling out acute damage to his central nervous and cardio-respiratory systems.
Further medical tests are underway to determine the cause of the incident, with speculation about potential electrolyte imbalances or other underlying conditions.
The incident evoked memories of past tragedies in Italian football, including the 2018 death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, as players and fans expressed widespread support for Bove's recovery.