December 1, a tragic day for Italian football. In addition to the incident involving Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove who collapsed during the match against Inter, another tragedy has unfolded in Serie D.
During the 23rd minute of the match between Charlins Muzane and Adriese, Sante Longato, Adriese’s 72-year-old sporting director, collapsed in the stands due to a heart attack.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sportdespite immediate assistance including on-site resuscitation attempts, he could not be saved. The match, which was tied 0-0, was quickly stopped as everyone realized the seriousness of the situation.
Adriese released an official statement regarding their loss:
“Above all, Sante was a good and compassionate man, always ready to help and attentive to every detail. His death has left an immeasurable void in our hearts.”
It should be noted that this is the second tragedy of the day in Italian football. Fortunately, Edoardo Bove’s condition stabilized following a minor medical procedure.
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