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Ciao Capitano: Fiorentina bid final farewell to Davide Astori

Images from Italy as Davide Astori is laid to rest with a sea of purple flags there to say 'Ciao' to their capitan, who passed away in his sleep on Saturday night.

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 08: Fans gather ahead of a funeral service for Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence, Italy. The Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori died suddenly in his sleep aged 31 on March 4th, 2018. (Photo by Gabriel
FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 08: General view ahead of a funeral service for Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence, Italy. The Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori died suddenly in his sleep aged 31 on March 4th, 2018. (Photo by Gabrie
FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 08: Fans gather ahead of a funeral service for Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence, Italy. The Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori died suddenly in his sleep aged 31 on March 4th, 2018. (Photo by Gabriel
The coffin of Fiorentina's captain Davide Astori is carried inside Santa Croce basilica for the funeral on March 8, 2018 in Florence. Italian player Davide Astori likely died from a cardiac arrest linked to the slowing of his heart rate following the init
Fiorentina's supporters attend the funeral of Fiorentina's captain Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence. Italian player Davide Astori likely died from a cardiac arrest linked to the slowing of his heart rate following the initial results of his auto
Soccer Football - Davide Astori Funeral - Santa Croce, Florence, Italy - March 8, 2018   People outside the church during the funeral   REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
Soccer Football - Davide Astori Funeral - Santa Croce, Florence, Italy - March 8, 2018   People outside the church during the funeral   REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
Soccer Football - Davide Astori Funeral - Santa Croce, Florence, Italy - March 8, 2018   People outside the church with Fiorentina scarves   REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
Soccer Football - Davide Astori Funeral - Santa Croce, Florence, Italy - March 8, 2018   People outside the church during the funeral   REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 08: Crowds gather ahead of a funeral service for Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence, Italy. The Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori died suddenly in his sleep aged 31 on March 4th, 2018. (Photo by Gabri
Fiorentina's supporters attend the funeral of Fiorentina's captain Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence. Italian player Davide Astori likely died from a cardiac arrest linked to the slowing of his heart rate following the initial results of his auto
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FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 08: Fans gather ahead of a funeral service for Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence, Italy. The Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori died suddenly in his sleep aged 31 on March 4th, 2018. (Photo by Gabriel

Foto: Gabriele Maltinti / Getty Images

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FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 08: General view ahead of a funeral service for Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence, Italy. The Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori died suddenly in his sleep aged 31 on March 4th, 2018. (Photo by Gabrie

Foto: Gabriele Maltinti / Getty Images

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FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 08: Fans gather ahead of a funeral service for Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence, Italy. The Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori died suddenly in his sleep aged 31 on March 4th, 2018. (Photo by Gabriel

Foto: Gabriele Maltinti / Getty Images

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The coffin of Fiorentina's captain Davide Astori is carried inside Santa Croce basilica for the funeral on March 8, 2018 in Florence. Italian player Davide Astori likely died from a cardiac arrest linked to the slowing of his heart rate following the init

Foto: FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP

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Fiorentina's supporters attend the funeral of Fiorentina's captain Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence. Italian player Davide Astori likely died from a cardiac arrest linked to the slowing of his heart rate following the initial results of his auto

Foto: FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP

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Soccer Football - Davide Astori Funeral - Santa Croce, Florence, Italy - March 8, 2018 People outside the church during the funeral REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

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Soccer Football - Davide Astori Funeral - Santa Croce, Florence, Italy - March 8, 2018 People outside the church during the funeral REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

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Soccer Football - Davide Astori Funeral - Santa Croce, Florence, Italy - March 8, 2018 People outside the church with Fiorentina scarves REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

Foto: ALESSANDRO BIANCHI / REUTERS

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Soccer Football - Davide Astori Funeral - Santa Croce, Florence, Italy - March 8, 2018 People outside the church during the funeral REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

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FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 08: Crowds gather ahead of a funeral service for Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence, Italy. The Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori died suddenly in his sleep aged 31 on March 4th, 2018. (Photo by Gabri

Foto: Gabriele Maltinti / Getty Images

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Fiorentina's supporters attend the funeral of Fiorentina's captain Davide Astori on March 8, 2018 in Florence. Italian player Davide Astori likely died from a cardiac arrest linked to the slowing of his heart rate following the initial results of his auto

Foto: FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / AFP

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