Video: Bove referees Fiorentina training match | OneFootball

Edoardo Bove has been ruled out of all sporting activities in Italy after being fitted with an implanting defibrillator, but he still takes part in Fiorentina’s training session, albeit just as a referee.

FLORENCE, ITALY – DECEMBER 23: Edoardo Bove of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Udinese at Stadio Artemio Franchi on December 23, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Bove becomes referee in Fiorentina training match

The midfielder recovered from the medical emergency that saw him collapse on the pitch during his side’s home meeting with Inter but will have to either remove the device or move abroad to keep playing in the future.

In the meanwhile, though, he’s still eager to be part of life at Fiorentina as proved by a video posted by the club which shows him refereeing a training match between his teammates.