Mourning in the world of football, especially in Andalusia. The tragic death of Gonzalez left a deep mark on Central Athletic Cluba modest Sevillian team whose headquarters is practically very close to the Benito Villamarín stadium. So far, the causes of death of the young man aged 10 to 11 are unknown, but his own club released a statement on Sunday afternoon to mourn the death of the young goalkeeper.
Other clubs in Andalusia joined in the pain of their team and their families and friends. “From #CanteraSevillaFC we join in the pain of Club Atlético Central for the death of its young player Gonzalo. Much encouragement and all our strength to family and friends,” reads the message published by the Seville. “Our most sincere condolences to the Club, family and friends. Rest in peace”, they commented from the Xerez CD.
“From UD Tomares, we extend our deepest condolences for the death of Gonzalez. All our affection to his family and loved ones in these moments of so much pain. May he rest in peace,” said UD Tomares. “From the Unión Balompédica Lebrijana, we convey our deepest condolences for the death of Gonzalo, and we send all our strength to his family and friends, in these moments difficult,” wrote Unión Balompédica Lebrijana.
⚫Declaration of mourning from Club Atlético Central.
It is with deep regret that we at Club Atlético Central would like to announce today the death of Gonzalo, one of our players in the Alevín category.
Rest in peace, dear Gonzalo. pic.twitter.com/yGI910rceS
– Club Atlético Central School (@CAC_Escuela) October 13, 2024
The press release from Club Atlético Central
“It is with deep regret that Club Atlético Central wishes to announce today the death of Gonzalo, one of our players in the Alevín category. As it could not be otherwise, our words and our hearts go out to his family, his friends and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
In these moments of sadness, we wish to offer him our most sincere condolences and accompany all his loved ones so that the void left by his departure is as immense as the legacy of joy, effort and camaraderie which he always demonstrated on and off the field.
In football, as in life, we learn to form a team, to support each other and to rise up in the face of adversity. Although today we feel a profound loss, we also know that every step he took, every stop and every smile he shared will continue to be present in the memories of those of us who had the chance to share with him.
Now more than ever, we come together as one big family, remembering that even in the darkest times, there is always a light that guides us. Our player will always be at the heart of Club Atlético Central, his spirit will accompany us in every match, in every training and in every moment of shared effort.
May his memory inspire us to move forward, united and strong, knowing that each step we take together makes us greater, as individuals and as a team.
Rest in peace, dear Gonzalo. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF US.
