Tag: Fiorentina
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Thousands gather for Italy’s international Davide Astori funeral
Thousands of fans and representatives of every Serie A club have gathered in Florence for the funeral of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori. The Italy international defender died at the age of 31 on Saturday after a sudden illness. Members of the Juventus squad that beat Tottenham on Wednesday night were in attendance, including Italy’s national…
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Fiorentina retire number 13 shirt to honour Davide Astori
Fiorentina have retired the shirt number worn by Davide Astori, the Italian defender who died on Sunday at the age of 31. Astori’s former club Cagliari, where he spent eight years from 2008, have also retired the number 13 shirt – which he wore at both teams. Capped 14 times by Italy, Astori joined Fiorentina…
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Prosecutors open investigation into Davide Astori’s death
Prosecutors have opened a routine investigation into the death of Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori. The defender died in his hotel room on Sunday at the age of 31 following a “sudden illness”. Udine chief prosecutor Antonio De Nicolo said he had opened a “culpable homicide” inquiry – a routine move before an…