“During the first half of the RSC Anderlecht – Cercle Brugge match, a man felt unwell in the stands,” Anderlecht said in a press release.
An Anderlecht supporter died following illness during the match once morest Cercle Bruges (3-0) on Wednesday evening. The club confirmed this on its website.
“This person was immediately resuscitated by the medical services present and was then transported to hospital. Shortly following the match, we learned that the fan in question had died in hospital.” “All of RSC Anderlecht is in mourning”added the club.
“Our thoughts are naturally with the family and loved ones of the deceased supporter.” Mauve et Blanc coach Brian Riemer announced the news and spoke of a “sad evening” at the microphone of Eleven DAZN, the rights holder, during the post-match interview. “Our thoughts are with the family. Football suddenly became irrelevant”added the Dane.
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