Fiorentina captain Astori dies suddenly, club says
14:38, 04/03/2018, SundayU: Update: 14:41, 04/03/2018, Sunday
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File Photo: Cagliari's Astori reacts after scoring an own goal against Inter Milan during their Italian Serie A soccer match in Milan
Fiorentina captain Davide Astori died of a sudden illness on Sunday morning, the Serie A club said on Twitter.
He was 31 years old.
"Fiorentina is deeply upset to have to announce that its captain Davide Astori has passed away, victim of a sudden illness," said the statement.
"Due to the terrible and delicate situation, and above all for the respect of his family, an appeal is made to everyone's sensibility."