17-year-old footballer dies

30/11/2012 18:20

A 17 year old footballer in Kukes, Ilirjan Thaci, died during a friendly match with Prizren.

Preliminary reports said that the 17-year-old had respiratory problems, and a few seconds later he fell on the ground senseless.

During this moment, Thaci had no contact with the ball or any other player.

The medical staff of the Kukes team gave the first aid, and he was then transported to hospital, where unfortunately he passed away.

Police says that the young footballer had a heart attack and that they are waiting for the complete autopsy result.

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