Emozionanti tributi a Barone prima di Fiorentina vs. Milan.
Fans of Fiorentina pay tribute to late general manager Joe Barone before the Serie A match against Milan at the Stadio Franchi. Barone passed away on March 29 at a hospital in Milan after suffering a cardiac arrest. The game against Atalanta was canceled following the news. Fiorentina faced Milan in their first game after Barone’s death, with the club and fans honoring his memory in various ways.
To lift the team’s spirits, thousands of Fiorentina fans accompanied the team bus to the stadium before the match. A heartfelt video was shown on the stadium’s giant screen, and a Fiorentina shirt with Barone’s name and the number 1 was placed in the seat where he used to watch home games. Before kick-off, a minute of silence was observed, followed by child mascots releasing white balloons into the air.
The heartfelt tributes and gestures from both the club and fans demonstrate the impact and legacy of Joe Barone within the Fiorentina community.
