Fiorentina captain Astori, 31, dies suddenly

'Fiorentina is deeply upset to have to announce that its captain Davide Astori has passed away, victim of a sudden illness.' IMAGE: Fiorentina captain Davide Astori was found dead in his hotel......

PHOTOS: Fans, players say goodbye to Fiorentina captain Astori

'He has always been and will always be a Florentine.' IMAGE: Pallbearers carry the casket of Davide Astori after the funeral service in Florence. Photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters Thousands......

Astori's team mates pay tribute as clubs retire No 13 shirt

  IMAGE: Fans pay tribute to Davide Astori. Photograph: Fiorentina FC/Twitter Fiorentina players paid tribute on Tuesday to Davide Astori, their captain who died suddenly on Sunday at the age......

PIX: Fiorentina's Bove in ICU after on-field collapse!

IMAGE: Fiorentina and Inter Milan players react after Fiorentina's Edoardo Bove, 22, collapses as the Serie A match is suspended at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy, on Sunday. Photograph:......

Football Briefs: Fiorentina honour Astori with win over Benevento

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Fiorentina fans with a banner of former player Davide Astori before the match. Photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters Defender......