Fiorentina Mourns the Loss of CEO Joe Barone at 57

Barone's impactful legacy and sudden passing evoke widespread tributes and a minute of silence in Serie A.

Joe Barone, CEO of Fiorentina, passed away at 57 due to complications from a cardiac arrest.
Barone's death has led to an outpouring of tributes from the Fiorentina community and the wider soccer world.
As CEO, Barone played a pivotal role in Fiorentina's resurgence, including consecutive qualifications for European competitions.
His legacy includes the development of Viola Park, a state-of-the-art training facility, and his efforts to elevate Italian soccer's global appeal.
A minute of silence will be observed before all Serie A league matches until Fiorentina hosts AC Milan on March 30th in his honor.