Cassano feared for his life

AC Milan striker Antonio Cassano said he feared for his life after falling ill on the flight home following the Rossoneri’s 3-2 win over Roma on October 29.

Friday, April 06, 2012
Antonio Cassano

AC Milan striker Antonio Cassano said he feared for his life after falling ill on the flight home following the Rossoneri’s 3-2 win over Roma on October 29.The Italy international has been out of action ever since, but was recently given the go-ahead to resume his playing career earlier in the week."I was afraid to die, and then past that, I thought about retiring from football,” he told Studio Sport.However, Cassano is entering the final stages of his recovery and even took part in a training game against Milan’s youth team on Wednesday."Now I am return, perhaps today against Fiorentina,” Cassano noted.The former Roma and Real Madrid striker has scored two goals in nine Serie A appearances for Milan this season.