Serie A match abandoned after Edoardo Bove collapses on pitch with players left in tears
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Fiorentina's match with Inter Milan has been abandoned following a medical emergency on the pitch when Edoardo Bove collapsed to the floor.
The Fiorentina midfielder fell to the ground with nobody around him with players quickly rushing to his aid.
Bove appeared unresponsive on the floor in worrying scenes as players desperately gestured for medical assistance.
The incident occurred in the 16th minute of the match at Stadio Artemi Franchi.
Edoardo Bove was surrounded by his team-mates after the incident
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Fiorentina stars soon formed a protective shield around their 22-year-old team-mate to provide privacy while treatment was underway.
Bove, who is on loan from Roma, was taken away on a stretcher before being put in an ambulance to be rushed off to hospital.
Players were visibly emotional on the pitch as the devastating situation unfolded.
Referee Daniele Dove eventually made the decision to send both players back to the dressing room before announcing the game would be abandoned.
Serie A confirmed the postponement on social media, writing: "#FiorentinaInter has been suspended due to a medical emergency."
According to reports in Italy, Bove is 'alert, conscious and breathing independently'.
Football fans around the world have voiced their support for Bove in wishing him a speedy recovery.
One message read: "Prayers for Edoardo Bove."
Players were in tears on the pitch
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Another posted: "Let's pray for fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove who Collapsed while playing against Intermilan, quick recovery."
A third said: "Prayers for Edoardo Bove who was down in the Fiorentina and Inter Milan game today. This is very sad."
David de Gea also added: "God please."
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Edoardo Bove was said to be conscious and breathing independently
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Bove spent his youth career with Roma before breaking into the first team in 2021.
He signed a new long-term Roma contract until 2028 last December before being sent out on loan.
The midfielder has started 11 consecutive matches for Fiorentina and played a crucial role in their seven-game winning run.
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