Brawl between Metz and JFC Berlin youth football match
15-year-old Berlin boy dies of severe brain damage
A shocking incident occurred in which teenage players died in a physical fight during an international competition.
European media such as France and Germany, including the British daily Mirror, reported on the 1st (Korean time) that JFC Berlin of Germany and FC Metz of the French Ligue 2 (second division) had a physical fight during a match last weekend, and a German player was killed. He suffered brain damage and was taken to the hospital, but was reported dead.
A 16-year-old Mess player struck a 15-year-old Berliner in the head and neck after an international youth tournament match between Metz and Berlin in Frankfurt, Germany, causing severe brain damage, according to German media NW News. Afterwards, the situation escalated, with players from both teams engaging in a group fight, but the player, who suffered shock to his head and neck, was rushed to the hospital. Because they were youth players, the names of the perpetrators and victims were not known.
In response, the Berlin club announced the damage to the player through the official website and posted a statement wishing for a speedy recovery, but the player eventually died two days after being transferred to the hospital. Since he was taken to the hospital, he has been in a state of brain death and was said to have been on life support so that his organs could be donated before his death.
The Mess club also said on its official website, “After the game, an incomprehensible scuffle took place. The cause has not been confirmed.” “The German Ministry of Justice is in charge of the case. The entire Metz club, including the players, was greatly shocked by this tragedy.”
The perpetrator is currently in custody pending investigation by German police. The perpetrator is said to be claiming that he did not intentionally strike the victim.
On the other hand, as an accident in which a young player died due to a physical fight, special attention is urged for players who have not reached adulthood.
In fact, at the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Argentina, David Ochoa was sent off for intentional assault in the second leg of the group stage between Korea and Honduras.
Source: Donga
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