After the young Argentine footballer de Merlo Giulia Gomez20, died last Saturday in a fatal car accident while returning from Santa Fe with the team, his teammates, among whom is Olive dewformer partner of Diego Maradona, made a harsh statement and They accused the club officials of “negligence”.
The tragic episode happened this Saturday afternoon, when campus members were returning in a caravan of cars on Route 9. Gómez, who was with three companions and a driver, died in an accident at kilometer 128.
Two days later, Monday afternoon, the players of that sports institute competing in the First C they broke the silence through a large letter that they disseminated on social networks: “With deep sorrow, Saturday 8 October 2022, we greeted our partner. we are dismayed Because of what happened, we have three other colleagues hospitalized and in shock. ”
“We were alone at the funeralas always, only the players. It wasn’t an accident, it was negligence. The Argentine de Merlo authorities they should be held accountable of the death of a player, just twenty years old, who was about to represent the club “, they continued, with an indignant tone.
Then, they instructed the club’s top management to take care of the logistics: “They were supposed to hire a school bus and she would be alive today. But no, we players had to give that sad and unpleasant news to his mother. We feel anger and shame. “
“The arrogance of the leaders of Argentina de Merlo, with Martin Brieva in the lead, for not wanting to take a combi, killed Juliana Gomez. condolence they don’t count anymore“, they charged.
The story of the tragedy
In another section of the release, the players gave details of the tragedy: “We are off driving our cars Friday at 00:00, we arrive at 07:30 (all sleepless), we had breakfast and went to the Rafaela stadium. We changed and went out to play, leaving everything as warriors for Argentino de Merlo. ”
“At the end of the game, we took a shower and, without being able to rest, we began the return journey in Buenos Aires. They always expose us. but if we want to compete this is the only option: to go on our own terms “, they continued their story.
Far from being an isolated episode, they ensured that “this situation repeats itself over and over again”. And they exemplified: “We traveled the same way to Rosario to tackle Newell’s. No one in the club was or is responsible and today we must mourn a tragic death ».
Condolences from other clubs
Several clubs have expressed their condolences for the death of the player.
Italian sport was one of these: “The Italian Sports Club mourns the death of the footballer Giuliana Gómez de Argentino de Merlo and offers condolences to the family and loved ones”.
“We accompany Juliana Gómez’s family, friends and teammates with deep sorrow”, published the report of River Plate women’s football.
“From the Atletico Tigre Club We accompany and extend our condolences to the relatives and loved ones of Giuliana Gómez ”, was the message of the club in the north of Greater Buenos Aires.
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Source: Clarin