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    Tragedy as footballer, 14, dies after horrifying collision with opponent and slipping into a coma

    A FOOTBALLER has died following a horror collision with an opponent.Ilann, 14, whose surname was withheld by his club, passed away after playing for French team Jeunesse Villenavaise.A 14-year-old footballer has died after a collision during a matchCredit: GettyThe teenager was reportedly struck in the chest during an aerial duel while starring at a tournament in Merignac on Sunday.Ilann was rushed to Bordeaux University Hospital after losing consciousness and slipping into a coma.He underwent several emergency surgeries to stop internal bleeding in his liver.But medics were unable to save Illan and he tragically died on Tuesday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJeunesse Villenavaise cancelled training the following day while providing counselling for players.And they confirmed Ilan’s sad passing in a heartbreaking statement on social media.It read: “It is with a broken heart and a silent soul that we announce the passing of Ilann, a young Panther of the club.“There are no words right enough, no sentence strong enough. Only silence, tears, and love.Most read in Football“Today, Jeunesse Villenavaise is in mourning. A family, teammates, educators, parents stand together, united in grief.“To Ilann’s family, to his loved ones, we send all our absolute, sincere, and unconditional love.“Ilann, forever one of us, we make a promise: we will never forget you.“Rest in peace, young Panther. The field belongs to you forever.”Fans were quick to pay tribute to Ilann.One said: “Peace for his soul and courage for the family.”Another declared: “Rest in peace, sincere condolences.”One noted: “Huge support to his family and club.”Another added: “So sad, football is in mourning.” More

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    Female footballer dies in horror bike smash after she crashed her motorcycle into a lorry

    A FOOTBALLER has died in horror bike smash after she crashed her motorcycle into a lorry.Goalkeeper Jessica Ramos was killed instantly in the horrifying accident on Monday.
    A female footballer died instantly in a horror crashCredit: Jam Press
    A video grab of the location where Jessica Ramos died after crashing her motorcycle into a lorryCredit: Jam Press Vid
    Jessica played as a goalkeeper and organised amateur women’s football tournamentsCredit: Jam Press
    The police are probing the cause of the crash.
    Jessica was from Palmira, Colombia, but had recently moved to Cali, where the accident happened.
    She played as a goalkeeper for Angels FC Candelaria and Club Deportivo Femenino Palmira.
    Jessica reportedly dreamt of making it as a top athlete and playing for the Colombia women’s team.
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    The footballer was known for her philanthropic actions as she organised amateur women’s football tournaments in her home city and held raffles to raise money for the poor.
    Her former coach, Germenson Arias, told local media: “She was a person with good projects. She was full of initiative, had a bright future, and had good dreams.”
    Angels FC Candelaria said in a tribute: “Jessica Ramos, that noble and incredible woman who brightened our moments with her laughter.
    “No matter who the opponent was, you were never afraid and always roused the team! Rest in peace.”
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    The shocking footage taken in the aftermath of the crash shows the lorry and the toppled motorbike as well as a car with a crumpled boot.
    However, it is not clear how the third vehicle ended up damaged following the crash on Monday.
    The case is in the hands of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. More