Fiorentina's Edoardo Bove Collapses on Pitch, Match Against Inter Milan Abandoned

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch during a Serie A match against Inter Milan, prompting the match to be abandoned.

A medical emergency unfolded at the Stadio Franchi on Sunday when Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove suddenly collapsed on the pitch during his team's Serie A match against Inter Milan. The 22-year-old was promptly attended to by medical staff before being transported away from the stadium in an ambulance.

The incident occurred in the early stages of the match, just as play had been halted for a VAR review of a disallowed Lautaro Martinez goal. Bove, who had appeared to be removing his boot, suddenly lost consciousness, prompting an immediate response from the medical team and a suspension of play.

Medical personnel swiftly responded to the emergency, rushing onto the pitch to provide immediate attention to Edoardo Bove. The Fiorentina players quickly surrounded their teammate, forming a protective circle around him as he received treatment. Bove, who joined the club on loan from AS Roma in August, was clearly in distress.

Following a thorough evaluation by the medical team, Bove was carefully transported away from the stadium in an ambulance. In the aftermath, the referee instructed the players to leave the pitch and return to their dressing rooms, officially suspending the match due to the medical emergency.