BRUSSELS – In Belgium, during a match between amateur clubs Winkel Sport and Westrosebeck, 25-year-old goalkeeper Arne Espil felt nauseous and fell unconscious.
The goalkeeper of Winkel-Sport just before neutralized the penalty, but immediately fell to the turf. The game was immediately interrupted, the football player was given first aid on the field, including the use of a defibrillator. However, the young goalkeeper died after being taken to the hospital. The cause of his death is not yet known.
He was in the club all his life
Information about the tragedy was published by the newspaper Nieuwsblad. “It’s a tragedy and a shock for us. Arne was at the club all his life and was very popular. He was a great guy, always friendly and ready to help. It’s a really hard blow. First of all for his family, and for all of us, “ the source quoted the words of the club’s sports director Patrick Rothsart.
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