FOOTBALLER Anton Walkes has died in an horrific boat crash in Miami.
The ex-Spurs star was involved in an accident in South Florida on Wednesday afternoon.
His club’s sporting director Zoran Krneta confirmed: “We are heartbroken from the loss of Anton Walkes, a truly incredible father, loving person, and outstanding human being.
“Anton embodied what it means to be a part of Charlotte Football Club and our entire community is grieving over this tragedy.
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“The impact he made in the locker room and throughout Charlotte will never be forgotten.
“We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable.”
Tributes flooded in from across the footballing world after the tragic news.
Who did Anton Walkes play for?
Anton Walkes began his career with Spurs back in 2013 after being born in Lewisham.
He went on to play for Portsmouth on loan, before a permanent move.
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The Londoner then joined Atlanta United in the MLS before going to the Charlotte FC.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
