Tragedy in Football as Young Player Dies While Setting Up Internet Connection
- A young football player has died in Honduras after being zapped by electricity while installing internet cables
- His club, Deportivo El Rodeo de Olancho, honoured the 25-year-old star with an emotional wake on the pitch
- His teammates and fellow residents paid tribute, calling the young player a kind and responsible man loved by many
Football in Honduras is mourning the sudden death of 25-year-old Alfredo David Cristobal, who passed away after a tragic accident on Sunday, August 31.
Cristobal, a player for Deportivo El Rodeo de Olancho, was zapped to death by electricity while setting up an internet connection outside his home.
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Reports from the Daily Star state that the 25-year-old player came into contact with a high-voltage power line while attempting to install the cable.
The impact was immediate and fatal as emergency services rushed to the scene, but found him without vital signs at the base of the power pole.
The news devastated his family, especially his wife, Margarita Gomez, who was left in shock by the heartbreaking incident.
Critobal given perfect farewell on the pitch
Cristobal was not only a footballer but also an electrician, balancing his career in sports with work to support his family, Need To Know reports.
His team and community chose to honour him in a way that reflected his passion for the game.
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A wake was held at El Rodeo’s football ground, the pitch where he had spent countless hours playing and training.
His teammates carried his coffin, dressed in their black and red jerseys, to the centre circle.
One player even gently rolled a ball against the coffin in what they called his “final pass.”
A banner reading “Fly high, champion” was displayed on an empty stand, while residents of the town gathered around, many wearing the club’s colours and holding balloons in his memory.
The tribute captured the weight of grief felt by those who knew him, while also celebrating the life of a young man who meant so much to his community.
El Rodeo releases statement after player’s death
Cristobal’s club, Deportivo El Rodeo de Olancho, released a statement describing him as a “kind, polite and responsible young man” who cared deeply for both his family and his teammates.
For many of the players, Cristobal was more than just a colleague on the pitch. He was a brother figure, someone who brought warmth and humility to the squad.
The 25-year-old player’s sudden death leaves a void that will be hard to fill, not only in football but in the lives of those closest to him, especially his family.
As news of his death spread, tributes poured in from across the local football community. Fans, friends, and fellow players praised his dedication and spoke of how deeply he will be missed.
Young footballer dies in England academy
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that a young Nigerian footballer, Ethan Ade-Oduwale, has sadly passed away at the age of 10 in Charlton Athletic Football Club’s academy in England.
Ade-Oduwale, until his death, was a member of Charlton’s U10 team, where he was cherished by the coaches, teammates and other staff because of his smile.
Source: Legit.ng
