18-year-old footballer Sami Saeed died in a traffic accident in Morocco.
This was reported by “La Gazzetta dello Sport.”
The tragedy occurred on July 27. Saeed was a player of the "Trento" club, which plays in Serie C, the third highest division of the Italian championship. He was considered one of the most talented graduates of the club academy. The details of the fatal accident have not been disclosed.
"Trento learned with deep sorrow about the tragic death of 18-year-old youth academy player Sami Saeed in a car accident in Morocco. Sami was part of the "yellow and blue" family and will remain forever in the memory of those who had the chance to know him.
When faced with such a tragedy, words fail. The only thing left is a deep sense of emptiness. The president, management, teammates, youth staff, and the entire "Trento" club express their most sincere and deepest condolences, united by deep love around Sami’s family, friends, and all who loved him. Farewell, Sami," - the club's statement reads./publika.az