Davide Astori, captain of Fiorentina, was found dead on Sunday at his team’s concentration hotel. As confirmed by the prosecutor of Udine, the player, aged 31, suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest due to natural causes. The match between his team and Udinese, which should have been played this afternoon, was suspended by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
Davide Astori wore 14 times the shirt of the Italian team, with which I debuted on March 29, 2011, in a friendly against Ukraine, and scored a goal. The defender also played 289 games in the Italian Serie A.
He began his career in the Pizzighettone (2006-2007) and before landing at Fiorentina, in 2015, he played in other teams such as Cremonese (2007-2008), Cagliari (2008) -2014) and Rome (2014-2015).
“Fiorentina, deeply hurt, regrets to report that their captain, Davide Astori, has died, suffering from a sudden illness, because of the terrible and delicate situation and above all out of respect for his family, we appeal to the sensibility of all, “says one Communication of the viola table.
Apart from Udinese-Fiorentina, the Italian Federation also decreed the suspension of the other matches that make up the 27th day of calcium.
The following clashes were not played: Genoa-Cagliari, Atalanta-Sampdoria, Benevento-Hellas Verona, Chievo-Sassuolo, Torino-Crotone and the derby della Madonnina between Milan and Inter.
The death of Davide Astori provoked a deep consternation in the Italian soccer. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, one of the famous goalkeepers in history, expressed his pain.
“Above all, your little girl deserves to know that her father was a good person, a very good person, you were the best expression of an ancient, surpassed world, in which values such as altruism, elegance, education and respect for others were the most important thing, “I have dedicated.
Also Francesco Totti, the last great trequartista of the transalpine soccer, joins. “Shaken, incredulous and speechless for this tragedy, I am close to the family and friends of Davide Astori,” I have tweeted the legend of Rome and La Azurra. And coach Massimiliano Allegri, who led Davide Astori during his time at Cagliari, added: “Moments, words, images and many memories: the moment is tremendous for those who have been able to meet Davide Astori.” Training him has been a privilege, they will miss him, especially the family. ”
How rest of football world moaned him
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Davide #Astori
R.I.P champ 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/ojPLOK0XxA
— Victor Wanyama (@VictorWanyama) March 4, 2018
R.I.P Davide . pic.twitter.com/IGxw3eEtiX
— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) March 4, 2018
All of us at The @FA are truly saddened by the news of Davide Astori’s death. Our condolences are with his family and all who knew him.
We plan to honour Davide when we host the @azzurri at @wembleystadium later this month. https://t.co/hpSJqFNNSg
— England (@England) March 4, 2018
Paying our respects to Quini and Davide Astori. pic.twitter.com/KfTnTSetZV
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 4, 2018
Very sad loss to the footballing family. RIP Davide Astori 🙏🏾
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) March 4, 2018
Incredibly sad news.
My thoughts are with the family, friends and all at @acffiorentina
Rest in peace Davide#Astori pic.twitter.com/UBXs2LJKlT
— Edin Džeko (@EdDzeko) March 4, 2018
