Bayern Munich star Sven Ulreich's six-year-old son dies after 'serious illness'

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6 days ago

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich has confirmed that his son, Len, has passed away after battling a "serious illness" with the 36-year-old issuing a statement.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich has tragically confirmed that his six year old son Len has passed away following a battle with "serious illness".
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The 36-year-old revealed that making the heartbreaking news public has been an incredibly tough decision for him and his family, who are now requesting privacy during this devastating time.
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"It is with deep sadness that we would like to announce today that our son Len passed away a few weeks ago after a long, serious illness," Ulreich said in a statement.
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"The decision to make this public now is incredibly difficult for us – however, it is an important step for us as a family to create clarity in our environment and also in the public eye.
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"Together with our daughter, we are now trying to find our way back to life step by step. Special thanks go to our families, friends, and FC Bayern Munich for their discretion and great support over the past few months – that means a lot to us."
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"We ask the public and media representatives to be considerate and respect our privacy. We kindly ask you to refrain from further inquiries or statements. Lisa and Sven."
Little Len was born in 2018, while Ulreich was enjoying his first stint at Bayern Munich, reports the Mirror. The shot-stopper departed for Hamburg in 2020 before making his return to Bavaria just one year later.
Countless supporters from Bayern and rival clubs alike have sent touching messages of support after the devastating announcement became public.
"May he rest in peace... stay strong, Sven and family," one supporter wrote. "I feared that something like this was the reason for his absence," another person expressed.
"Horrible. Praying for peace, strength, and comfort. What is more devastating as a parent than losing your child..
"You could see in his few public appearances in the last months that he was going through something terrible," a third individual penned. "Now the heartbreaking certainty. The worst thing that can happen to any parent. Sending lots of strength to Ulle and his family. Rest in peace, Len".
Ulreich, a former Germany Under-21 international, has clocked up over 100 appearances for Bayern during his two stints with the club. He only played twice last season, once in the Bundesliga and once in the Champions League, as Vincent Kompany's team clinched the league title.
The seasoned goalkeeper was seen at an open training session on Wednesday as Kompany's squad gear up for their new season. They are set to face Stuttgart in the DFL-Supercup on August 16, while their first league match is at home against RB Leipzig six days later.