Davide Astori

A mural depicting Davide Astori was unveiled in Florence today, with Stefano Pioli and Giancarlo Antognoni attending the event. Astori died on March 4 2018, at Udine’s Hotel La di…

Giorgio Galanti, a former Fiorentina sports consultant, has been sentenced to a one-year jail term for Davide Astori’s death. The former Fiorentina captain died in his sleep on March 4…

Spezia attacker Riccardo Saponara wrote a touching letter to his former Fiorentina teammate Davide Astori. ‘Asto, La La Land really deserved the Oscar’. Three years have passed since Astori never…

On this day, three years ago, Davide Astori died from cardiac arrest on the morning of Fiorentina’s Serie A match against Udinese. ‘He was a special boy and is always…

Serie A will remember former Milan, Cagliari, Roma and Fiorentina defender Davide Astori in the 13th minute of every match in Week 25. Three years has passed since the former…

Milan Badelj felt like his ‘heart was going to explode’ after scoring the last-gasp equaliser in Genoa’s 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona and had a special dedication. The Grifone were…

Fiorentina and Cagliari remember former captain and centre-back Davide Astori, who would have turned 34 today. Astori died from cardiac arrest on the morning of Fiorentina’s Serie A match against…

Fiorentina coach Beppe Iachini “liked the attitude” from his team in a goalless draw with Udinese, but struggled amid the “uncertainty.” The game was played behind closed doors, rescheduled from…

Fiorentina held a special mass within the training ground named after their beloved captain Davide Astori, two years on from his death. The Italy international passed away from an undiagnosed…

Fiorentina Patrick Cutrone was subjected to deeply offensive and cruel insults from Milan fans wishing he “end up like Davide Astori.” The former Rossoneri forward came off the bench in…

Fiorentina captain German Pezzella expects an emotional reunion when Milan coach Stefano Pioli steps back into the Stadio Franchi. “He was like a father to us.” The tactician helped the…

Giovanni Simeone “will remember this match forever” after he broke down in tears remembering Davide Astori during Cagliari’s 5-2 win against Fiorentina. Astori tragically passed away on March 4 last…

Stefano Pioli brings “different ideas and concepts of football” to Milan, but admits time is short to make those changes stick and has a special dedication. The former Inter and…

Fiorentina have been given permission to use their Davide Astori captain’s armband for the 2019-20 campaign. Lega Serie A introduced a standardised armband for all club captains last season and…

A new disturbing report claims police are investigating doctors for falsifying medical reports from the death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori. The player passed away in his sleep in the…

Federico Chiesa expects “a spectacular semi-final” of the Coppa Italia between Fiorentina and Atalanta this evening after the 3-3 first leg thriller. It kicks off in Bergamo at 19.45 UK…

Fiorentina donated €1.5m to Davide Astori’s family after his tragic death last year, their accounts show. Astori died during his sleep on the eve of Fiorentina’s Serie A match against…

Stefano Pioli has written an open letter to Fiorentina fans explaining his resignation. “With heavy heart, I am forced to leave because my professional and above all human capabilities were…

Cagliari are in mourning after one of their fans died of a heart attack while attending last night’s game, but there are reports Fiorentina supporters made insulting chants. The fan,…

Cagliari and Fiorentina have announced they are creating a five-a-side football pitch in Bethlehem for all children to come together in the name of Davide Astori. The defender died a…