FLORENCE (ITALPRESS) – “Hello everyone, in these difficult days I have been thinking a lot. Although sharing on social media is not in my nature, I would like to externalize a thought that has struck me deeply. The unpleasant episode that happened during Fiorentina-Inter showed me even more than I thought, that soccer is much more than a match, a championship or a career.” So begins a post on Instagram by purple midfielder Edoardo Bove, who fell ill last Dec. 1 and underwent surgery in the following days at Careggi Hospital in Florence, where he was admitted and where he was implanted with a removable defibrillator. “It is precisely in these moments that I realize how genuine this sport is, how beyond results, competition or competition we are all united,” Bove added, “United by a bond that all the more so once created is strengthened in times of difficulty, becoming almost indissoluble. A bond that gives you love and emotions that are hard to explain. A bond that gives you the strength to overcome any obstacle.” “I talk about it because I experienced it on my skin in these days: the affection I received, the warmth of the fans, the support from teammates and opponents, the closeness of the entire soccer world was something that gave me incredible strength and courage. I felt surrounded by a positive energy that allowed me to remain calm, not to feel the loneliness that is often present in this kind of difficulty,” continued the former Roma midfielder. “For this reason, I would like us all to strive not to forget the true essence of our sport, not to let ourselves be overshadowed too much by its commercial side and not to take its authentic spirit for granted. Because in spite of everything, what happened on Sunday is a testament to the genuine side of soccer: the side that feeds on true emotions, personal stories and a strong bond between those who play and those who cheer.” “That said, I am truly grateful to belong to this world and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the affection and closeness you have shown me! I am well and that is the most important thing! See you soon … on the field!” concluded Bove.- Photo Ipa Agency -(ITALPRESS).
