Atlético Madrid has communicated with “immense pain” the death of Christian Minchola, a 14-year-old youth soccer player, member of the Infantil C team, who was going through his sixth season at the mattress institution.
“We are shocked by the sad news of the death of our player and deeply regret his loss. Atlético de Madrid and the entire athletic family will be next to Christian's family and friends in these moments of immense pain, ”Enrique Cerezo, president of Atleti, said in the statement. However, the causes of his death were not officially reported.
The rojiblanca entity announced that the flag honoring our fans located in the Wanda Metropolitano was going to fly at half-staff in honor of little Christian - the son of a Peruvian photographer named Ronald Minachola - and to all the athletes who died in recent weeks from the coronavirus.
For his part, Miguel Ángel Gil, CEO of Atlético, assured: “The feeling of helplessness that is generated in situations like this is horrible. In recent days, people very close to me have died, some from coronaviruses and others from other diseases, and the feeling of not being able to say goodbye to them as they deserve, as well as, in the case of Christian, the feeling of injustice so great, you they leave the heart broken. He was only 14 years old. From here a very strong kiss for all his family and for all those of the great athletic family who are suffering similar situations. ”
European football
Deep pain and mourning at Atlético Madrid: a young club promise of only 14 years died
The mattress organization mourned the death of Christian Minchola, a player with a Peruvian father, who was facing his sixth season in the rojiblanca youth academy
March 28, 2020
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Atletico Madrid player Christian Minchola passed away at age 14
Atletico Madrid player Christian Minchola passed away at age 14
Atlético Madrid has communicated with “immense pain” the death of Christian Minchola, a 14-year-old youth soccer player, member of the Infantil C team, who was going through his sixth season at the mattress institution.
“We are shocked by the sad news of the death of our player and deeply regret his loss. Atlético de Madrid and the entire athletic family will be next to Christian's family and friends in these moments of immense pain, ”Enrique Cerezo, president of Atleti, said in the statement. However, the causes of his death were not officially reported.
Christian Minchola was going through his sixth season in the minor categories of Atlético Madrid.
Christian Minchola was going through his sixth season in the minor categories of Atlético Madrid.
The rojiblanca entity announced that the flag honoring our fans located in the Wanda Metropolitano was going to fly at half-staff in honor of little Christian - the son of a Peruvian photographer named Ronald Minachola - and to all the athletes who died in recent weeks from the coronavirus.
For his part, Miguel Ángel Gil, CEO of Atlético, assured: “The feeling of helplessness that is generated in situations like this is horrible. In recent days, people very close to me have died, some from coronaviruses and others from other diseases, and the feeling of not being able to say goodbye to them as they deserve, as well as, in the case of Christian, the feeling of injustice so great, you they leave the heart broken. He was only 14 years old. From here a very strong kiss for all his family and for all those of the great athletic family who are suffering similar situations. ”
Christian was the son of a Peruvian photographer named Ronaldo Minachola.
Christian was the son of a Peruvian photographer named Ronaldo Minachola.
To the condolences were added some of the most emblematic figures of today, such as Captain Koke, trained at the Academy, who was very affected by the loss of Christian: “Anger and pain for having to say goodbye to Christian Minchola. Life is very unfair. Proud that you have dressed this shirt. Much encouragement to colleagues, family and friends. Rest in peace."
Argentine coach Diego ‘Cholo’ Simeone also left his message on social media. “With all my heart I send my condolences to Christian's family and friends. Rest in peace, ”he wrote.