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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Footballer, 15, collapses and dies during match in Mexico after suspected heatstroke - as investigation launched into tragedy
An investigation has reportedly been launched after a 15-year-old player collapsed and died during a football match in Mexico. Atziri Ledif Galeana Valencia, 15, had been playing for Chivas Lcz against Toriz in the final of a girls' tournament on Saturday. Atziri reportedly collapsed in the 72nd minute of the match due to suspected heat stroke. The match was reported to have been played during a heatwave, with temperatures reaching over 34 degrees Celsius. She was given CPR and oxygen as well as cold compresses in a bid to cool her down, according to Need To Know. Atziri was taken to hospital in an ambulance, but tragically died. The match and tournament was suspended following her collapse, with matches then cancelled on Sunday. The Michoacan State Prosecutor's Office has now launched an investigation to determine whether health and safety guidelines had been followed. Chivas paid a glowing tribute to Atziri following her death, with the club describing her as a 'champion'. 'The club Chivas Lzc Family is going through the worst of times saying goodbye to you, dear Atziri Galeana,' a Chivas statement read. 'You will always live in our hearts. You have left an indelible mark on the lives of your teammates, coaching staff, supporters, and the Club. 'Until we meet again to play a more beautiful final, rest in peace, champion. 'Celebrate up there as you leave as a worthy champion. We will always carry this championship in our hearts for you, forever our warrior.' Liga Deportiva de Guacamayas, who oversaw the tournament, also offered a tribute to Atziri. The organisation also shared a floral tribute in memory of Atziri. 'We deeply regret what happened in the final of the Women's Youth category between the Chivas and Arcelor Mittal Toriz teams,' a statement read. 'We join in the grief that overwhelms the family of Nina Atziri Galeana, a player for the Chivas team, and the sports community of our MUNICIPAL LEAGUE. 'We express our condolences for this irreparable loss, expressing our solidarity at this time with her family, parents and siblings, with the hope that they soon find comfort.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Tragedy as footballer, 15, collapses to floor and dies in ambulance as club release devastating statement
A TEENAGE football prodigy in Mexico has tragically died on the field during a tournament. Atziri Ledif Galeana Valencia, 15, suddenly collapsed midway through a match on Saturday afternoon. The teenager was playing in the final of a girls' tournament between Toriz and Chivas. Mexico is currently dealing with a heatwave, with temperatures as high as 34 degrees Celsius recorded during the match in Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan state. Valencia collapsed with suspected heatstroke, per NeedToKnow. On-site medics rushed onto the field with an ambulance was called to the scene. Valencia was given CPR and oxygen, as well as cold compresses to cool her down. The Chivas star was rushed to a nearby hospital but was tragically pronounced dead on arrival. Organisers of the tournament suspended the match in the wake of the incident, with action on Sunday also called off. The Michoacan State Prosecutor's Office is investigating to see if health and safety protocol was correctly followed. A spokesperson for Chivas said in a statement: "The Chivas family is going through its hardest moment as we say goodbye to our beloved Atziri Galeana. "You will live on in our hearts - you left an unforgettable mark on your teammates, coaching staff, supporters, and the entire club. "Until we meet again to play an even more beautiful final, rest in peace, champion. "Celebrate up there - you're leaving us as the true champion you are. "We'll carry this title in our hearts forever - for you, our warrior."
