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Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Footballer, 14, tragically dies in France after horrifying collision with opponent - as involuntary manslaughter investigation is launched
A footballer has tragically died at the age of 14 after suffering a collision in a game on Sunday, where he was reportedly struck in the chest during an aerial duel. Ilann - whose surname has been withheld by his club - passed away on Tuesday, two days after the incident occurred. The teenager was playing for French side Jeunesse Villenavaise at a tournament against Bordeaux's Under 15s, as part of the Sam Elite tournament in Merignac. Ilann was rushed to Bordeaux University Hospital after collapsing and falling into a coma. Doctors carried out several emergency surgeries to stop the internal bleeding in his liver, but were sadly unable to save Ilann. After a complaint was filed by Ilann's parents, the Bordeaux court (Gironde) opened an investigation into involuntary manslaughter, according to Le Republicain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeunesse Villenavaise Officiel (@jvillenavaise) The prosecution said: 'The investigations are being entrusted to the territorial crime division of the interdepartmental directorate of the Gironde national police.' To pay respects to Ilann, the Gironde football district will observe a minute of silence before kick-off of each youth game on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Jeunesse also cancelled training the following day and provided counselling to its U15 group. Ilann's family created an online fundraiser, which was widely shared by several clubs in the region. Shortly after his passing, Ilann's club took to social media to share a heartbreaking tribute to him. 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. 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.' Meanwhile, Bordeaux - the opposing team on the day in which the incident occurred, also paid their respects. The club said: 'Our thoughts are with Ilann, their family, their loved ones and the are no good enough words, nor phrases strong enough. Just silence, tears and love.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Tragedy as footballer, 14, dies after horrifying collision with opponent and slipping into a coma
His team have paid a heartbreaking tribute on social media 'THERE ARE NO WORDS' 'THERE ARE NO WORDS' Tragedy as footballer, 14, dies after horrifying collision with opponent and slipping into a coma Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FOOTBALLER has died after slipping into a coma following a horrifying collision with an opponent. 14-year-old Ilann, whose surname was withheld by his club, passed away after playing for French team Jeunesse Villenavaise. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A 14-year-old footballer has died after a collision during a match Credit: Getty The 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. Jeunesse 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. '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.'
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Tragedy as footballer, 14, dies after horrifying collision with opponent and slipping into a coma
A FOOTBALLER has died after slipping into a coma following a horrifying collision with an opponent. 14-year-old Ilann, whose surname was withheld by his club, passed away after playing for French team Jeunesse Villenavaise. 1 The 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. Jeunesse 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. '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.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tragedy as footballer, 14, dies after horrifying collision with opponent and slipping into a coma
A FOOTBALLER has died after slipping into a coma following a horrifying collision with an opponent. 14-year-old Ilann, whose surname was withheld by his club, passed away after playing for French team Jeunesse Villenavaise. 1 A 14-year-old footballer has died after a collision during a match Credit: Getty The 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 FOOTBALL Jeunesse 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.'
