It was a sad day in the football world as Mexico striker, Diego Chavez lost his life in a tragic car accident that also involved a newly-wed couple.
According to TUDN, Chavez lost control of his red Volkswagen Beetle and crashed into a pole, where he was trapped inside the vehicle following the collision.
However, his FC Juarez confirmed his death on Wednesday via their official Facebook handle.
‘With deep sadness, we inform the entire FC Juárez community that our player Diego “El Puma” Chávez died early this morning on February 14 in a car accident.
‘During his time at FC Juárez, El Puma was characterised by his joy, enthusiasm, simplicity, and willingness, as well as his spirit of dedication and love for our colours.’
In the same vein, the Mexican club also posted a separate message on X, having been left ‘heartbroken’ by Chavez’s tragic passing.
‘Our players, staff, technical staff, directors and all of us who make up this institution, are heartbroken by this unfortunate news, because more than just a player, today we have to say goodbye to a member of our large family,’ the statement read.
