Joe Barone, a longtime Brooklyn resident and current Fiorentina general manager, fell ill on Sunday and was rushed to the hospital.
According to Sky Sports, Barone reportedly underwent coronary artery surgery.
“Fiorentina can confirm that Joe Barone is currently admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit of San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, directed by Professor Alberto Zangrillo,” the club said in a statement.
“His condition remains critical but stable. Barone is currently receiving state-of-the-art treatment regarding cardiac function and support. Another update will be published tomorrow.”
Several Fiorentina players were present when Barone collapsed before Fiorentina’s Serie A game against Atalanta.
The match was postponed as he was reportedly taken by helicopter to the intensive care unit of Milan’s San Raffaele Hospital and his family flew to Italy.
Barone, 58, a lifetime member of the Brooklyn Italians, previously served as executive vice president of the New York Cosmos and president of the National Premier Soccer League.
He joined Fiorentina when Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso bought the Serie A club.
Barone’s four children are expected to arrive on Monday, according to the Associated Press.
