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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Heartbreak as 30-year-old footballer Luca Aluisi dies in front of mum just days after signing for Castell'Azzara
What was meant to be the start of a new journey ended in unspeakable tragedy. Footballer Luca Aluisi, just 30 years old, collapsed and died in front of his mother on August 20 - only hours before he was due to step onto the pitch for the very first time with his new club, ASD Castell'Azzara. The midfielder had only just signed his contract and was preparing for his debut training session when fate dealt a cruel blow. Struck by sudden illness at home, Aluisi lost consciousness as his mother desperately called for help. Paramedics raced to the scene, but nothing could be done to save him. ASD Castell'Azzara confirms the heartbreaking news In its official statement, the football club said: "We are deeply shaken by the tragic news of the passing of Luca Aluisi. The young man, 30, was ready to wear our jersey and begin this new sporting adventure with great enthusiasm. The club joins with heartfelt sympathy in the family's grief for the sudden loss of Luca. "Our deepest condolences go to his loved ones. Every training session, every match, every goal: Luca will always be with us. Goodbye, Luca," The Sun Sport reported. Italian footballer Luca Aluisi has collapsed and died at home in front of his mother, just before his first training session with ASD Castell'Azzara, a Tuscan non-league club. Emergency services couldn't revive him after he suffered convulsions around 1:30am. He was 30. Massimo Natali, president of the team Marta where Aluisi had played for years, also paid tribute, saying: "It's shocking news. He played with us since he was a child, always showing passion and dedication. He was a kind, sensitive boy, actively involved in local initiatives. His memory will live on in all of us." Aluisi's father, Marco, serves as a local policeman and the town's mayor paid tribute with moving words: "There are no words that can soothe a parent's pain. We extend a silent embrace to Marco and his family, standing beside them in this immeasurable loss." To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Footballer dies aged 30 in front of mother before first training session with new club
A footballer has died aged 30 after collapsing at his home in front of his mother just one day before he was due to start training with his new club. Luca Aluisi, from Marta, Italy, was due to attend training with Tuscan non-league side ASD Castell'Azzara on Wednesday but fell ill and lost consciousness on Tuesday, according to local media reports. Local outlet Corriere Di Viterbo said that he began suffering convulsions at around 1:30am local time on the night before his death. Emergency services were called and arrived at his home but were unable to save his life after he began feeling unwell. A club statement from ASD Castell'Azzara read: 'ASD Castell'Azzara is deeply shaken by the tragic news of the passing of Luca Aluisi. The young man, 30, was ready to wear our jersey and begin this new sporting adventure with great enthusiasm. 'The club joins with heartfelt sympathy in the family's grief for the sudden loss of Luca. Our deepest condolences go to his loved ones. His new club, Tuscan non-league side ASD Castell'Azzara, paid tribute to him on Instagram 'Every training session, every match, every goal: Luca will always be with us. Goodbye, Luca.' Massimo Natali, president of Aluisi's boyhood club Marta, added: 'It's shocking news. He played with us since he was a child, always showing passion and dedication. 'He was a kind, sensitive boy, actively involved in local initiatives. His memory will live on in all of us.' The Mayor of Viterbo, where Lucas' father, Marco, works as a police officer said: 'There are no words to ease a parent's pain. We offer a silent embrace to Marco and his family for this irreparable loss.' Marta's Mayor, Maurizio Lacchini expressed his sympathy to the family: 'We stand with them and share their grief.' His family have reportedly requested an autopsy to determine his cause of death.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Footballer, 30, dies in front of mum after collapsing just hours before first training session with new team
'ALWAYS WITH US' 'ALWAYS WITH US' Footballer, 30, dies in front of mum after collapsing just hours before first training session with new team Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOOTBALLER Luca Aluisi has died after collapsing in front of his mum. The 30-year-old had only just signed for Italian non-league side ASD Castell'Azzara. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Luca Aluisi passed away just hours before his first training session at his new club Credit: Jam Press/ASD Castell'Azzara Aluisi was due to attend his first training session at the club today after putting pen to paper on his contract. But he suddenly fell ill yesterday and lost consciousness at home. His mum was visiting at the time and immediately called an ambulance. Unfortunately, medics were unable to save him. A statement from ASD Castell'Azzara confirmed the devastating news. It read: "We are deeply shaken by the tragic news of the passing of Luca Aluisi. "The young man, 30, was ready to wear our jersey and begin this new sporting adventure with great enthusiasm. "The club joins with heartfelt sympathy in the family's grief for the sudden loss of Luca. "Our deepest condolences go to his loved ones. "Every training session, every match, every goal: Luca will always be with us. Goodbye, Luca." Massimo Natali, who is the president of the team Marta, added: "It's shocking news. He played with us since he was a child, always showing passion and dedication. "He was a kind, sensitive boy, actively involved in local initiatives. His memory will live on in all of us." Aluisi's father Marco works as a policeman in the area and the local mayor said in his tribute: "There are no words to ease a parent's pain. "We offer a silent embrace to Marco and his family for this irreparable loss."
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Footballer, 30, dies in front of mum after collapsing just hours before first training session with new team
FOOTBALLER Luca Aluisi has died after collapsing in front of his mum. The 30-year-old had only just signed for Italian non-league side ASD Castell'Azzara. 1 Aluisi was due to attend his first training session at the club today after putting pen to paper on his contract. But he suddenly fell ill yesterday and lost consciousness at home. His mum was visiting at the time and immediately called an ambulance. Unfortunately, medics were unable to save him. A statement from ASD Castell'Azzara confirmed the devastating news. It read: "We are deeply shaken by the tragic news of the passing of Luca Aluisi. "The young man, 30, was ready to wear our jersey and begin this new sporting adventure with great enthusiasm. "The club joins with heartfelt sympathy in the family's grief for the sudden loss of Luca. "Our deepest condolences go to his loved ones. "Every training session, every match, every goal: Luca will always be with us. Goodbye, Luca." Massimo Natali, who is the president of the team Marta, added: "It's shocking news. He played with us since he was a child, always showing passion and dedication. "He was a kind, sensitive boy, actively involved in local initiatives. His memory will live on in all of us." Aluisi's father Marco works as a policeman in the area and the local mayor said in his tribute: "There are no words to ease a parent's pain. "We offer a silent embrace to Marco and his family for this irreparable loss."
