“Awake, alert and oriented”: Fiorentina updates on Edoardo Bove

Shortly after the note informing about the video call between Edoardo Bove and his teammates, Fiorentina published on its official website the bulletin regarding the midfielder’s condition: “ACF Fiorentina announces that Edoardo Bove, after spending a quiet night, è was awakened and extubated this morning”;

“Currently è awake, alert and oriented. He spoke with his family, Viola management, coach and teammates who rushed to see him as soon as they received the good news. Further investigations will be carried out in the coming days to determine the cause of the critical situation that occurred yesterday”.

“From Careggi, doctors treating the player confirm that diagnostic investigations are continuing. “Fiorentina thanks the Careggi University Hospital, all doctors and staff for the work done with great humanità and professionalismà. Thanks also go to all the Popolo Viola and the entire world of soccer that, in this delicate moment, have shown great closeness and attention with their messages and support that have given great comfort both to the Club and to Edoardo and his family” concludes the note.

Edoardo Bove è felt ill at minute 20 of the match between Fiorentina and Inter. The midfielder had a moment of difficulty before falling to the ground. Immediate help was given first by teammates and opponents, and soon after by medical staff who transported Bove by ambulance to the hospital.

Nelson Dida has confidence in AC Milan and is open about Mike Maignan’s future

During an interview given to the microphones of the “Gazzetta dello Sport”, former Milan goalkeeper Nelson Dida, among other topics, dwelt on the moment Paulo Fonseca’s team is experiencing and the Rossoneri’s chances of getting back into the race for the Scudetto. In addition, the former Brazilian extreme defender also dwelt on the future of Mike Maignan.

“With Empoli è it was an important performance, in a start of the season with ups and downs. I seem to see more confidence and greater communication between the coaching staff and the players. I hope that this growth will go on and that the results will be better and better” began the former Rossoneri goalkeeper.

“Now è it is useless to look at the standings, we need to think game by game, point by point. It’s necessary to find that continuity of performance that has been lacking so far, but in this aspect I am optimistic. The defensive phase is growing and Milan will return to the top and will also be a protagonist in the Champions League and Coppa Italia. Napoli and Inter are the strongest, although I imagine a very balanced championship. The Rossoneri have lost some points on the road, but I am optimistic and I am sure that slowly they will be back near the top” continued the former Brazilian extreme defender.

“If Rafa stays on the piece and smiles he canò really make a difference. For the team è a key player and è it is important that he feels confidence in him. Reijnders è a great midfielder, one of the best around. He does everything well and is making a nice contribution in the scoring phase as well. About Mike I have never had any doubts and I am convinced that he will become the strongest in the world. Between the posts è very strong and Fonseca’s game also enhances his ability with his feet. He has to stay. AC Milan cannotò afford to lose him” added the 1973 class.

“The match with Atalanta will be crucial to confirm that the team è growing. I continue to cheer for Milan to get far. Against the Dea will beà tough, but I have confidence” commented Nelson Dida.

Romania in mourning: è died Helmut Duckadam

Romania and the entire soccer world mourns the passing of Helmut Duckadam, who died at the age of 65. The former Romanian goalkeeper wrote one of the most important pages of European soccer history during the legendary 1985-86 Champions Cup final, where his Steaua Bucharest faced Barcelona. During penalty kicks, he was able to parry all four of his opponents’ shots, giving his team a historic victory and becoming the first Romanian footballer to earn a place in the Guinness Book of Records.

Duckadam è s career was extraordinary and singular, as he had his peak and his end in a very short time. Born in 1959, he joined Steaua Bucharest at age 23 and wore the redblù jersey for four seasons, from 1982 to 1986.

After retiring from soccer in 1991, the Semlac native è moved to the United States and later è returned to Romania becoming the Romanian club’s ambassador.

Last Sept. 20, Duckadam had undergone his ninth and final heart operation and in an interview told of taking between 18 and 20 medications daily for more than 34 years.