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Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Fiorentina star Edoardo Bove breaks down in tears as he makes an emotional return just months after suffering cardiac arrest on the pitch
Fiorentina star Edoardo Bove made his return to parent club Roma on Sunday - just months after collapsing on the pitch. Bove, 22, was rushed to hospital in December after falling to the floor untouched in the 16th minute of a Serie A match, which was subsequently abandoned. Players and staff had formed a wall around Bove while medical staff tended to him. Reports in Italy claim that a defibrillator was used to restart Bove's heart before the footballer was taken to the intensive care unit of the Careggi hospital in Florence. The midfielder has since been on the road to recovery and has expressed his aim to be back in action next season. Bove, who has been on loan at Fiorentina since last summer and remains contracted to Roma until 2028, made an appearance during the two sides' showdown on Sunday. Though not yet fit to play, he joined his teammates for the match at Stadio Olimpico and received a warm, emotional welcome. As he approached the iconic Curva Sud, Bove was greeted with a thunderous ovation, chants of his name ringing out across the stadium. The emotional moment overwhelmed the midfielder, who was visibly moved and wiped away tears as he took in the rapturous reception from the supporters who have watched him grow from academy talent to first-team regular. One banner in the stands read: 'Edoardo, don't give up, keep dreaming.' Bove's last appearance came during Fiorentina's 3-0 win over Inter in February, when he made a 17-minute cameo. However, Bove has not featured for the club since being fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), as Serie A rules forbid individuals wearing one from playing. Earlier this year, Bove ade his intention to return to the pitch clear, saying: 'I know that this is a temporary condition. My goal is to return to playing in June. 'I still have a few (medical) visits to do, the doctors have to cross-reference all of the data.' On how being fitted with a Defibrillator could affect his career, he added: 'If I decide to keep it, I won't be able to play in Italy. 'Here, health comes before the individual, I'm not saying that the rule is wrong. 'Abroad, yes, (it is possible to play) practically everywhere. Football is too important for me, I can't allow myself to give up like this. 'I'll try again, without a shadow of a doubt. I will also see how I am, If I'm afraid, if I don't feel calm, then everything will change.' Christian Eriksen was an Inter Milan player when he collapsed playing for Denmark at Euro 2020, and subsequently had to leave the club for Brentford due to the ruling. England could therefore be an option for Bove if a resolution is not found, with the young midfielder coming close to a move to Nottingham Forest in the summer, according to reports. 'It all reached a head on August 30, when she [ex-Roma chief executive Lina Souloukou] wanted to push him to accept the sale to Nottingham Forest for €8m (£6.6m),' Bove's agent Diego Tavano told Corriere dello Sport ahead of the January transfer window.. 'There was also the idea of a loan to Olympiacos from Nottingham, but I considered that transfer value to be far below his real worth. 'We fought hard and I reassured her, I would find a situation to suit everyone and get more money for the club. That solution for us was only Fiorentina. [Daniele] De Rossi, in any case, always advised the club to give Edo away with an option to bring him back.'
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan Veteran Admits He Wont Forget Disallowed Goal In Pulsating 3-3 Draw Vs Barcelona: 'Remember It All My Life'
Inter Milan Veteran Admits He Wont Forget Disallowed Goal In Pulsating 3-3 Draw Vs Barcelona: 'Remember It All My Life' Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan saw what would've been a precious winner against Barcelona disallowed for a marginal offside call. Speaking to Prime after the game via FCInterNews, the 36-year-old admitted the decision didn't sit well with him. Advertisement Barcelona and Inter threw a spectacle in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Indeed, fans in attendance were on the edge of their seats from the first whistle. However, it was Inter to draw first blood. Yet, Barcelona leveled the score before halftime through Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres. Despite facing tremendous pressure, Inter regained the lead as Dumfries headed the ball past Wojciech Szczesny. Unfortunately, Yann Sommer's unlucky own goal capped off a remarkable contest in Catalonia. It wasn't the end of drama. Mkhitaryan thought he had scored Inter's fourth, only to see his strike disallowed for a minimal offside. Henrikh Mkhitaryan Offers His Verdict on Disallowed Goal in Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and FC Internazionale Milano at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by) Asked how long he will think about that incident in the 75th minute, Mkhitaryan replied: 'Maybe for the rest of my life because we could've had an advantage at that point in the match. Advertisement 'I was offside by three centimeters. I'm sorry, but head up. 'Let's hope to do well in the return leg and bring home a positive result.' Furthermore, the ex-Roma midfielder confirmed fatigue is catching up with Inter. 'It's a difficult moment. We're tired, but inside the dressing room we know we need one last push to have no regrets. 'It's not easy. We're all suffering to get a positive result. 'I can't say what kind of Barcelona we'll face. We can do more in terms of possession and offensive play. 'They're strong like us. We have to recover well, and then we'll think about the return leg.'
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Spain star shows off new girlfriend on red carpet after rumours of love triangle with Luis Enrique's daughter
SPAIN international Robin Le Normand was spotted with his new model girlfriend on the red carpet. 3 Robin Le Normand was spotted with his new model girlfriend Cassandra Cano on the red carpet 3 This comes after a reported love triangle involving Le Normand and Spain team-mate Ferran Torres 3 Ex-Spain boss Luis Enrique's daughter Sira Martinez is also said to have been involved According to Martinez, 24, and over three years ago. However, the pair ended the relationship in May 2023 to focus on their respective careers. Reports in April 2024 then suggested she was dating Le Normand, though this was never officially confirmed. Read More on Football And in February, Torres as well as The former couple followed each other back on Instagram and the forward even liked one of her recent posts from the Maldives. The ex- Torres spent two years playing under Martinez's father Enrique in Spain until the Spanish tactician's departure in 2022. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Le Normand earned his first ever international call-up a year after the Barcelona legend's departure. Enrique went on to manage Paris Saint-Germain two years ago and is set to face Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals. Ferran Torres trains in Barcelona for the first time The ex-Roma boss has won two league titles and the French Cup in 2024 with PSG.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Italian Journalist Classifies Inter Milan Veteran ‘Retirement' Statement As ‘Joke'
Italian Journalist Classifies Inter Milan Veteran 'Retirement' Statement As 'Joke' Italian journalist Alessandro Alciato offered his assessment of the recent 'retirement' statement from Inter Milan veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan. According to Amazon Prime via FCInterNews, Alciato believes the Armenian's hint was nothing more than a 'joke.' Advertisement Meanwhile, the 36-year-old admitted he could hang up his boots at the end of the season. Despite his age, Mkhitaryan remains a vital first-team asset for Inter, hence the controversy surrounding his announcement. Alessandro Alciato Doesn't Believe Henrikh Mkhitaryan MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Mkhitaryan's contract at the San Siro runs out in 2026. Though he'll hardly pen a new deal, everyone close to the Nerazzurri hopes he'll stay until next summer. However, the ex-Roma midfielder could still change his mind, especially if he wins a treble this season. Indeed, Inzaghi's men are in contention for a coveted 'triple crown,' with Mkhitaryan essential to this quest. Achieving such a prominent feat would be a fitting way to say goodbye to football. However, the ex-Armenia international still has gas in the tank.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Totti on Messi's Ballon d'Ors: ‘What if he had spent 25 years at Roma?'
Francesco Totti argues that Paulo Dybala is among the best players in the world alongside Lamine Yamal but has no Ballon d'Or regrets: 'Do you think Leo Messi would have won so many if he had spent 25 years at Roma?' The former Italian striker released a long interview with Viva El Futbol podcast, hosted by ex-Serie A players Cassano, Lele Adani and Nicola Ventola. Totti argued with his ex-Roma teammate Cassano over José Mourinho and confirmed he was offered to come out of retirement and play in Serie A again this season. As reported by TMW, Totti spoke about Roma star Dybala as well: 'He is the player who resembles me the most today; I struggle to find others like him in Serie A,' said the 2006 Italy World Cup winner. 'Paulo is a true talent, not just in Italy. In my time, there were many; today, there are only five or six like him in the world. One of them is Yamal. Dybala is in great shape now, he doesn't struggle and doesn't stop. In Serie A, he is the best, but there are too few players like him in Italy. Once upon a time, Brescia had players like Pep Guardiola and Roberto Baggio. Today, you don't even recognise the names.' Totti does not regret spending his entire career at Roma even if he had a chance to join Real Madrid in 2004. 'I never thought about playing for another team. It wouldn't have made sense,' he said. 'Only Maldini and I played 25 years with the same club. But do you really think that if Messi had spent 25 years at Roma with Frau, Cesar Gomez, and Pivotto, he would have won all those Ballon d'Ors?'
