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TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of former Fulham keeper Corrin Brooks-Meade.The stopper passed away on April 5 aged 37 after spending a month in a coma.Former Fulham goalkeeper Corrin Brooks-Meade has sadly diedCredit: FacebookFriend and team-mate Lyle Taylor led the touching tributesCredit: RexBrooks-Meade suffered a stroke and bleed on the brain a month before his tragic death.He was on the books of Fulham as a youngster, regularly playing for their reserve side but never made his full debut.The Londoner, who had a spell on loan at AFC Wimbledon in 2007, was close to signing for Bournemouth when they were in League One after being released by the Cottagers.But he went on to have a successful career in Cypriot football, playing for seven clubs in the country.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrooks-Meade was also capped 23 times by the Montserrat national team.He became close pals with the nation’s captain and Colchester striker Lyle Taylor while on international duty.Taylor told the Daily Mail: “When it’s somebody your age who you’ve spent so much time with over the years and seen grow both as a footballer and as a man, it hits you hard.”It’s going to sound really cliche, but Corrin was a leader. He was a brick wall. He was probably, in all honesty, the best of us as a group.Most read in Football”He was just a brilliant person and we’re all lucky to have been able to share special moments with him.”Fans added: “So sad. Condolences to the family.”Another wrote: “Awful news to hear. What a player he’s been for us over the years, completely taken aback by it.”A third said: “Rest in peace Corrin sad to hear of your passing buddy.”Many supporters and old team-mates have donated to a GoFundMe page setup in his honour.Brooks-Meade continued playing for Montserrat until last year despite retiring from club football in 2021.He kept busy after hanging up his gloves by opening an Afro-Caribbean food business in Cyprus. His uncle was Raphael Meade, who played for Arsenal from 1981 to 1985. More

A FORMER Argentine World Cup winner has died – two weeks after the South American nation lost one of its most iconic goalkeepers Hugo Gatti.Luis Galvan died around midday local time today aged 77 in the city of Cordoba where he had spent the last few years living and was admitted to hospital earlier this year.Former centre-back Luis Galvan earned 34 caps for his countryCredit: GettyGalvan, standing third from left, helped Argentina to World Cup gloryCredit: AFP – GettyThe highlight of his footballing career came when he was selected to represent Argentina at the 1978 World Cup, which the country staged and won for the first time.He played all games in the tournament alongside captain Daniel Passarella including the final in the Monumental Stadium against the Netherlands, which they won 3-1.Galvan retired from international football with 34 caps, a year after the nation’s disappointing campaign at the 1982 World Cup when they were eliminated in the second group phase.The former centre-back spent most of his career playing for Talleres de Cordoba, the club he started out with professionally and returned to in 1986 following a year in Bolivia where he played for La Paz-based side Bolivar.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt emerged around three weeks ago that Luis was ill in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs.His family had previously revealed in March that he had been hospitalised with a kidney problem.A relative said he had gone down with pneumonia after picking up a virus while he was being treated, insisting at the time he was getting better and saying: “His desire to live remains intact.”Club Atletico Talleres, the full name of the club where Galvan made 503 appearances over a period of 17 years, posted on X: “We communicate with great sadness the passing of Luis Adolfo Galvan, emblem of the Club and World Champion with the Argentina National Team in 1978.Most read in FootballGalvan played at World Cups in 1978 and 1982Credit: Getty“We accompany your family and loved ones at this time, and we raise our prayers for the eternal rest of their soul. We accompany your family and loved ones at this time, and we raise our prayers for the eternal rest of their soul.”Legendary Argentinian goalkeeper Hugo Gatti died on April 20, just over a month after being admitted to a hospital intensive care unit in his homeland when he contacted pneumonia following a hip operation.Remembering Hugo Gatti: The Legendary ‘El Loco’ GoalkeeperThe retired goalkeeper, nicknamed El Loco or The Madman because of his outspoken character and eccentric style of play, was operated after injuring himself in a street fall as he walked his dog.The 80-year-old’s surgery went well – but a virus he also contracted in hospital is said to have led to him suffering post-op complications and the breathing problems that ended up with Gatti in a high-dependency care unit and ultimately led to his death.Gatti, capped 18 times by his country, was part of the Argentine squad that travelled to England for the 1966 World Cup.He has been described as the first goalkeeper to wear gloves and one of the first to regularly leave his penalty area. He would often take on opponents and venture upfield. He was also an expert penalty stopper.After retiring following 13 years at his last club Boca Juniors he became a controversial TV football pundit.He bizarrely claimed in 2019 Lionel Messi must quit Barcelona and join Real Madrid to prove he was truly the greatest of all time.Read More on The SunLucas, one of the two children he had with his wife of more than 50 years Nacha Nodar, was also a professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Argentinos Juniors, Dundee, and Badajoz.He was appointed U23 manager at Bromley Football Club after hanging up his boots.Hugo Gatti sadly died last month aged 80 More

A 14-YEAR-OLD footballer has died while playing in France.Ousmane Diaby collapsed on the pitch while in action for Jeunesse Aubervilliers against Auxerre.A 14-year-old footballer has died while playing in a match in FranceHe has passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.A club statement read: “It is with immense sorrow that we announce the tragic death of our dear Ousmane Diaby, 14.”Diaby received immediate attention following his collapse and efforts were made to resuscitate him.He was rushed to Dijon hospital by air ambulance before passing away on Wednesday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club have launched a fundraiser to aid his family and help with funeral costs – it has already raised £7,600.They paid tribute to the youngster, saying: “This is a day of mourning for the city. Losing such a young child on a football pitch is a heartbreaking experience for all of us.”Ousmane was a child with a huge heart, with an exemplary upbringing. “He helped his mother every day with daily tasks, and volunteered with the youngest members of the club, including the Under-9s. Most read in Football”Always smiling, helpful, respectful – he leaves an indelible mark on our lives.”We will miss you Ousmane. You’ll remain in our hearts forever.Football charity encourages Scots to donate old kits to help vulnerable people”We love you so much little brother. Rest in peace.”The club will observe a minute’s silence in Diaby’s memory ahead of their Under-16’s next match.Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation (FFF), sent his “most sincere condolences” to Diaby’s relatives and the club management. More