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Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Fire rips through Fiorentina's training ground as four people rushed to hospital
Fiorentina's training ground was on fire on Saturday night with firefighters needing hours to control the blaze as four people were taken to hospital following the incident Fiorentina's training ground was engulfed by fire on Saturday night as a terrifying blaze resulted in four people being rushed to hospital as firefighters attempted to contain the situation in Italy. Flames broke out from inside a pavilion that provides accommodation for young Fiorentina players at Viola Park, according to reports. The entire area was evacuated with the fire continuing to burn throughout the night. It is is understood that the flames started at around 2:15am and led the Florence fire command and the Pontassieve detachment to send 20 units to the site, which included ladder trucks, tankers and an air wagon. Extinguishing operations had to continue until 6:15am. Four people - three boys and an adult accompanying them - were taken to hospital for checks due to exposure to the fumes. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. The building has been deemed unusable after the scary incident. Fiorentina put out a statement following the incident which read: "During the night a fire, the causes of which are still unclear, broke out inside a room in the pavilion dedicated to the youth sector of the 'Rocco B. Commisso' Viola Park. "The alarm system, emergency procedures and the preparation of the staff present ensured the rapid evacuation of the structure. Some people were taken to hospital for checks and accompanied by our health workers, and have already been discharged in good condition. The area of the pavilion affected by the fire has, at the moment, been isolated and made safe." The mayor of Bagno a Ripoli, Francesco Pignotti, claimed the fire had caused a "night of fear" but was grateful that no one was hurt as he heaped praise to the response of the Fire Brigade. He said: "The images of the flames at Viola Park are terrible. A night of fear that fortunately did not cause serious damage to people. The three boys and the adult taken to the hospital are under observation but are fine. We are in contact with Fiorentina and our entire community is close to them. Thanks to the firefighters and the staff who intervened promptly, avoiding the worst." This season Fiorentina, where David de Gea now calls home, finished sixth ahead of the likes of Lazio and AC Milan and will play in next year's Europa Conference League. They missed out on a European final when they were beaten by Real Betis in the semi-finals. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Golden State Warriors mourn the death of Klay Thompson's 13-year-old dog Rocco
NBA star Klay Thompson suffered a massive personal loss after his 13-year-old dog, Rocco, died. The unfortunate news was announced by the former Golden State Warriors' star's father, Mychal Thompson, during a recent appearance on ESPN's widely watched show, The Mason and Ireland Show. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now For the Thompsons' family, their English Bulldog was more than a pet, as he had been with the Mavericks star from his rookie season. The official handle of the Golden State Warriors paid a heartfelt tribute to Klay Thompson's dog, Rocco. The Golden State Warriors pay a heart-touching tribute to Klay Thompson's dog Rocco The former Warriors' star Klay Thompson suffered a major personal setback after the demise of his beloved dog Rocco. According to the information shared by Klay Thompson's dad, Mychal, the 13-year-old dog died on May 24, 2025. The official handle of the Golden State Warriors even paid a tribute to their former star Klay Thompson's dog Rocco's demise. The Warriors posted on X- 'Forever part of the Warriors family. Rest in peace, Rocco.' As Rocco has been a part of the Thompson family since Klay Thompson's initial days in the NBA, the Mavericks star shared a beautiful bond with his beloved dog. Heartbroken with Rocco's death, the former Golden State Warriors star shared a slew of pictures and even penned an emotional message for him on Instagram. The post mentioned 'I'm going to miss Rocco a lot, 13 glorious years with my boy. I know he's in doggy heaven poppin' somebody's ball. A great dynasty dog he was. Thank you for all the sweet messages! All dogs go to Heaven !' With multiple appearances with Klay Thompson during the Warriors' games, Rocco went on to become one of the most iconic members of the reputed NBA team, just like the Splash Brothers. With his fans, followers, and even fellow team members commenting under the post shared by Klay Thompson, his feed is flooded with tribute messages on social media. According to the statement given by Klay Thompson's father, their family went ahead with bidding goodbye to their beloved member Rocco last weekend. Also Read:
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Klay Thompson mourns loss of beloved bulldog Rocco
Former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is mourning the death of his longtime companion and English bulldog, Rocco, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 13. The news was shared by the Thompson's father, former NBA player and broadcaster Mychal Thompson, during an appearance on ESPN Los Angeles' 'Mason & Ireland' radio show on Wednesday. 'As Mase and Ireland always say, when someone dear has departed, 'Hail fellow well met,'' Mychal said. 'We had to put Rocco, Klay's dog, down over the weekend.' Thompson added that 'it was time,' noting the dog had lived a full life. 'We were all sad, but Rocco had a great, long life,' he said. 'So today's game is dedicated to the memory of our service men and women, and to Rocco.' Rocco became something of a celebrity in his own right as Thompson ascended to NBA superstardom. Adopted during Klay's rookie year, the bulldog was frequently featured in social media posts and interviews. Though Rocco hadn't appeared in the spotlight recently, his presence remained significant to Thompson, who has referred to him affectionately as his 'son.' Rocco's Instagram page amassed over 61,000 followers. Thompson, 35, completed his first season with the Dallas Mavericks this year after 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NBA star Klay Thompson suffers devastating loss as his dog Rocco passes away at 13
Klay Thompson. Image via: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images NBA veteran Klay Thompson has been hit with a heartbreaking personal tragedy. The four-time NBA champion is mourning the loss of his beloved English bulldog, Rocco, who passed away at age 13. The news was shared by Klay's father, Mychal Thompson, on ESPN LA's Mason & Ireland show, bringing an emotional moment to the sports world. The dog, who had been with Klay since his rookie season in 2011, was more than a pet; for the Thompsons, he was family. Rocco was a companion through every chapter of Klay Thompson's NBA journey Klay Thompson's bond with Rocco wasn't a side note in his career. Rocco was central to his personal journey. Mychal Thompson shared the sad news during a live radio segment, saying, "We had to put Rocco, Klay's dog, down over the weekend." He added, "We were all sad, but Rocco had a great, long life." The former Lakers star even dedicated the day's show to 'our service men and women, and to Rocco.' Klay, now with the Dallas Mavericks after 13 seasons with the Warriors, hasn't made a public statement yet. But his relationship with Rocco was well-known and deeply cherished. In past interviews, Klay had referred to the dog as his 'son.' He even recalled, 'My first memory of Rocco is picking him up from the breeder... Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software Esseps Learn More Undo He was just a little puppy.' Over the years, Rocco became a favorite among fans. He starred in ad campaigns, had viral moments online, and even had his own Instagram account with over 61,000 followers. The pup was often seen by Klay's side during recovery from injuries. When asked in a 2022 interview how Rocco was doing, Klay responded, 'He'll be turning 10 on April 20… To be a 10-year-old bulldog, I'm very grateful for Rocco.' Even though Rocco had slowed down in recent years, his presence never faded from Klay's life. The dog had a reputation for being chill, loyal, and the perfect emotional support through the highs and lows of NBA life. Also Read: NBA legend Charles Barkley throws direct criticism at Karl-Anthony Towns' face after New York Knicks' Game 5 win against Indiana Pacers The basketball community responded with love. Rocco's memory will live on in the hearts of NBA fans and dog lovers alike. His life, filled with courtside cuddles and championship runs, was one worth celebrating. What was Rocco's cause of death? While Mychal Thompson did not explain the cause of death of their beloved dog, it can be assumed that Rocco died due to old age. According to PetMD, average lifespan of English Bulldog is about 8-10 years. Rocco accompanied the NBA star over 13 years and he will be his memory as a reminder of support in the Mavericks star's remianing journey in the league.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
NBA star Klay Thompson suffers heartbreaking personal loss
NBA star Klay Thompson has suffered a heartbreaking personal loss after his team failed to make it to the postseason. The 35-year-old's beloved dog, Rocco, who has been by his side throughout his entire NBA career, has passed away at age 13. Thompson's father, Mychal, announced the devastating news of the English bulldog's death during an appearance on the 'Mason & Ireland' radio show Wednesday. 'As Mase and Ireland always say, when someone dear has departed, "Hail fellow well met,"' Thompson said. 'We had to put Rocco, Klay's dog, down over the weekend.' Mychal shared that Rocco was put down on Saturday but insisted that 'it was time.' 'We were all sad, but Rocco had a great, long life,' he added. 'So today's game is dedicated to the memory of our service men and women, and to Rocco.' Rocco shared his own slice of the limelight over the years as his owner rocketed to NBA stardom after Thompson adopted him in his rookie year. Thompson, who spent his first 13 seasons in the league with the Golden State Warriors before joining the Dallas Mavericks in 2024, even referred to the pet as his 'son.' Rocco had his own Instagram page, which featured several snaps of the pup and the four-time NBA champion. 'My first memory of Rocco is picking him up from the breeder at the time in the valley. And he was just a little puppy,' Thompson told last year. Now, he's a big all grown bulldog and great companion. He loves me unconditionally and I feel the same about him.
