Great sadness at Atlético Madrid! Junior player Christian Minchola has died at the age of only 14 years. The exact circumstances of his death are not known.
Christian Minchola still had the future ahead of him. But now the talent of Atlético Madrid has passed away at the age of only 14 years.
The sad news was announced on Saturday on the club’s homepage.
“We are shocked by the sad news of the death of our player and deeply regret the loss. Atlético Madrid and the entire club family will stand by Christian’s family and friends in these moments of great pain,” said Atlético president Enrique Cerezo, quoted in the news.
Cause of death still unknown
He feels anger and pain to have to say goodbye to Christian Minchola. “Life is very unfair. I am proud that you wore this shirt. A lot of power to teammates, family and friends. Rest in peace,” wrote the 28-year-old midfielder.
The exact circumstances of the young striker’s death are not known. The 14-year-old had been playing for the Rojiblancos since the 2013/2014 season.
The club announced that, in honour of Minchola and all the other athletes and Atlético fans who died in recent weeks, they would raise the flags at half-mast at the stadium.Great sadness at Atlético Madrid! Junior player Christian Minchola has died at the age of only 14 years. The exact circumstances of his death are not known.
Christian Minchola still had the future ahead of him. But now the talent of Atlético Madrid has passed away at the age of only 14 years.
The sad news was announced on Saturday on the club’s homepage.
“We are shocked by the sad news of the death of our player and deeply regret the loss. Atlético Madrid and the entire club family will stand by Christian’s family and friends in these moments of great pain,” said Atlético president Enrique Cerezo, quoted in the news.
Cause of death still unknown
He feels anger and pain to have to say goodbye to Christian Minchola. “Life is very unfair. I am proud that you wore this shirt. A lot of power to teammates, family and friends. Rest in peace,” wrote the 28-year-old midfielder.
The exact circumstances of the young striker’s death are not known. The 14-year-old had been playing for the Rojiblancos since the 2013/2014 season.
The club announced that, in honour of Minchola and all the other athletes and Atlético fans who died in recent weeks, they would raise the flags at half-mast at the stadium.
