Young Footballer Dies in Italy : A talented young footballer has died after falling from a moped in a tragic road accident.
Italian youngster Anwar Megbli, who was on the books at Serie D side Livorno, fell from the vehicle on Saturday night. The forward was riding on the back of a friend’s moped when it collided with a car.
He was airlifted to Cisanello Hospital in Pisa via helicopter where, despite receiving treatment, he passed away on Monday. His pal is still recovering from his injuries.
Megbli was said to be highly thought of by Livorno, and had even received call-ups to the senior team throughout the last season, even though he played predominantly with the U19s.
Livorno released a statement following the teenager’s tragic passing. It read:
“No, you can’t die at 18. Today, following a tragic road accident between San Vincenzo and Donoratico in the night between Saturday and Sunday, Anwar Megbli, striker born in 2005 for the national Juniors of the Unione Sportiva Livorno 1915, lost his life.
“The whole company expresses its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones in this moment of deep sorrow. You will always be with us.”
Livorno sporting director Marco Braccini first spotted Megbli. He called the late star a “natural talent” and claimed that he “played like Arjen Robben.”
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