The former Italy and Fiorentina defender Davide Astori, who died at his team hotel in March, was most likely killed by an abnormal heart acceleration, Italian daily Corriere della Sera reported Friday.... more »
Italy will pay homage to the late defender Davide Astori with an inscription on the national team's shirt during Friday's friendly against Argentina, the Italian football federation (FIGC) announced.... more »
Serie A club Fiorentina announced that their training ground will be renamed in tribute to former captain Davide Astori, who died aged 31 earlier this month.... more »
Fiorentina returned to action a week after the sudden death of captain Davide Astori in a home game on Sunday played in a poignant atmosphere.... more »
Thousands of mourners holding banners and letting off smoke flares gathered in Florence on Thursday for the funeral of Fiorentina and Italy footballer Davide Astori.... more »
Grizzled Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini dedicated his team's stunning Champions League win over Tottenham to Davide Astori, the 31-year-old Italian international whose funeral he will attend on Thursday.... more »
Italian footballer Davide Astori likely died from a cardiac arrest linked to the slowing of his heart rate, Italian media reported on Tuesday following the initial results of his autopsy.... more »
An autopsy into the death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori will be carried out on Tuesday while his funeral will be held in Florence two days later, the Italian football club announced.... more »
Fiorentina called for respect and silence on Monday after Italy's football chief Giovanni Malago appeared to make a gaff by erroneously declaring a contract extension had been posthumously granted to the club's deceased captain Davide Astori.... more »
A minute's silence will be held ahead of the Champions League and Europa League games this week in memory of the Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, who died in his team hotel on Sunday.... more »
A visibly shaken Antonio Conte and World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon paid emotional tributes to Davide Astori, who died at the age of 31 on Sunday, describing their Italian compatriot as "fantastic" and "a great guy".... more »
Italy international defender Davide Astori died in his hotel room during the night of Saturday to Sunday, his club Fiorentina said on Sunday. The Italian league postponed all seven Serie A matches scheduled for Sunday.... more »
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