A young footballer has died after having a suspected cardiac arrest while playing in an FA Youth Cup match in the United Kingdom (UK)./
West Bridgford Colts confirmed Monday that Dylan Rich, 17, had tragically passed away.
The young footballer collapsed during a match between West Bridgford and Boston at Regatta Way on Thursday.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the match was abandoned and attempts were made to resuscitate the player with eyewitnesses reporting that he was shocked with a defibrillator multiple times.
He was later rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham by ambulance but reports claim that he suffered a second cardiac arrest while being transported.
Paying tribute to the young footballer, Rushcliffe Athletic Club shared a photo of Dylan on Facebook. They wrote: ‘Rushcliffe Athletic Club are sorry to hear of the tragic passing today of ex-club member Dylan Rich who collapsed playing football on Thursday.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents Mike and Anna and sister Lucy at this sad time.’
The closure also planning to hold a vigil in Dylan’s memory and will also be encouraging fans to take part in a round of applause at the start of all games this coming weekend.
Many other people have shared messages of condolences, including other football clubs. Aston Villa star Ashley Young tweeted: ‘Thoughts and prayers to the family of Dylan Rich. Sad sad news.’
While the FA issued a statement that said: ‘Everyone at the FA is deeply saddened by the tragic news that West Bridgford Colts FC player Dylan Rich passed away.
“We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends and everybody at the club at this very difficult time.”
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