The match between Atalanta and Fiorentina, which was supposed to be played this afternoon, was postponed by Serie A due to a health problem. tuscan club general director, Joe Barone, who had to be hospitalized in Milan.
“We inform you that the match of Atalanta against Fiorentina, scheduled for today, March 17, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm, has been postponed to a later date,” reported Serie A, which did not indicated a certain day.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the manager of ‘Fiore’ allegedly suffered a heart attack at the Bergamo hotel where the team was staying, more than an hour before the start of the match, and was rushed by helicopter to the hospital. Saint Raphael of Milan.
The club, shocked, asked for a postponement
Due to the impact of the news, Fiorentina asked the Lega of Serie A to postpone the match and their request was accepted. After a while Vincenzo Italiano, Fiorentina coach, captain Cristiano Biraghi and several players went to the hospital.
The postponement was announced over the loudspeakers of the Gwiss Stadium in Bergamo where the match will be held, although the reason was not specified.
Barone has been hospitalized, news of his health status is expected in the next few hours.
Source: La Verdad
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