Football is the most popular game in the world. It is treated as more than just a game. Fans’ love for the sport can often bring out the worst in them. Check out some football players who have been killed.
1. Andres Escobar
He was a Colombian footballer who played as a defender. He played for Atlético Nacional, BSC Young Boys, and the Colombia national team. He was known for his clean style of play and calmness on the pitch.
On July 2, 1994, Escobar was murdered in the aftermath of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, reportedly as retaliation for having scored an own goal which contributed to the team’s elimination from the tournament.
2. Tommy Ball
Aston Villa player Tommy Ball was murdered on the 11th November 1923. He was shot dead by his next door neighbour and landlord George Stagg after an argument with him in his back garden.
Tommy was a great centre-half and had played 77 times for Villa. It has been said that he has been the only professional footballer to have been murdered.
3. Senzo Meyiwa
He was a South African professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Orlando Pirates in the Premier League, and for the South Africa national team. He was shot and killed in a robbery on 26 October 2014.
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