Bolton cancel Fiorentina friendly

Bolton have called off their pre-season friendly with cash-hit club Fiorentina because of the Italian side's problems.

Bolton have called off their pre-season friendly with cash-hit club Fiorentina because of the Italian side's problems.

Fiorentina have been demoted to Italy's Serie C because of their financial problems - and their game with the Trotters at the Reebok Stadium on Wednesday, August 7th has been called off.

A statement on the club website, www.bwfc.co.uk, read: "Unfortunately, our home game against Fiorentina has been called off due to their well-documented financial difficulties.

"We are hastily trying to arrange another friendly at the Reebok Stadium for next week. It is to be hoped the club will announce further details on Monday."

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