It’s reported the Lega Serie A has agreed not to fine Fiorentina for their captain’s armband in honour of Davide Astori.
The new rules introduced this season bar personalised armbands, so they can only wear the standardised version.
All the clubs have complained this is unnecessary, but none more so than Fiorentina, whose armband is a tribute to former captain Astori.
He died in his sleep on March 4 at the age of 31, while awaiting a Serie A match against Udinese.
It’s reported the Lega Serie A has agreed not to fine Fiorentina for their captain’s armband in honour of Davide Astori.
The new rules introduced this season bar personalised armbands, so they can only wear the standardised version.
All the clubs have complained this is unnecessary, but none more so than Fiorentina, whose armband is a tribute to former captain Astori.
He died in his sleep on March 4 at the age of 31, while awaiting a Serie A match against Udinese.
According to the Corriere Fiorentino newspaper, President Mario Cognini has been in talks with the Lega Serie A and received assurances they won’t be fined for the armband.
It is only a temporary solution, but the top flight clubs are getting together at the next meeting to discuss a change to the rules.