2023-09-22 11:42:10
Maddy Cusack had renewed her contract with Sheffield United a few months ago
The world of football is going through a process of mourning following hearing the news of the death of Maddy Cusack, the 27-year-old footballer who was currently playing for Sheffield United and had had a career between Aston Villa, Leicester, Birmingham and Nottingham Forest.
Her current club was the one that announced what happened through a statement on their social networks: “Sheffield United Football Club is devastated to report the sad news of the death of Maddy Cusack. “The Club and Maddy’s family would appreciate a period of privacy and will make no further comment at this sad time.” The Guardian newspaper warned that “the cause of death has not been revealed” so far.
Cusack, who had played for the English U19 team between 2013 and 2014, had already been defending the colors of Sheffield for four years, with whom he had even extended his contract for one more season on July 21. Maddy was an important piece of that institution and even months ago she had reached the figure of 100 games with that shirt, thus becoming the first player to achieve that achievement at United.
Maddy had started in the 1-0 defeat once morest Sunderland that took place last Sunday, September 3, but had then been absent from the team once morest both Blackburn Rovers and Lewes.
The announcement made by Sheffield
“Everyone at Aston Villa is devastated to hear of the death of former player Maddy Cusack. “Our thoughts and condolences are with Maddy’s family and friends at this difficult time,” Aston Villa said. Birmingham also joined in: “The Club regrets to learn of the death of former player Maddy Cusack. “All our thoughts are with Maddy’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.” Leicester was another entity that showed its shock at what happened: “The thoughts of everyone at LCFC Women are with Maddy’s family, friends, teammates and colleagues at this tragic time. May she rest in peace.”
The midfielder, at the same time, had a position as a marketing executive within the entity that plays in the Premier League at the men’s level and in the FA Women’s Championship, the second division in the women’s division. “She was a valued colleague at the Bramall Lane offices, and she moved from Sheffield United Community Foundation to the Club in 2021 to help market all areas of the Blades,” the institution said. In her role as part of the board, Maddy had been elated months ago through her social networks when Sheffield achieved promotion to the Premier League: “Unforgettable week with incredible people,” she had written.
The photo he shared celebrating Sheffield’s promotion to the men’s Premier League (Photo: maddycusackkk)
Chief executive Stephen Bettis said: “This is heartbreaking news for everyone at Bramall Lane. Maddy had a unique position being part of several teams at Sheffield United and was popular with everyone she came into contact with. Her personality and professionalism made her a credit to her family; She will be sadly missed. While she receives the news and moves on, the Club will offer as much support as possible to Maddy’s family, friends and colleagues.”
The English Federation remembered Maddy, who became runner-up with the U19 team in the Euro 2013 that was held in Wales and had France as the owner of the title. “We are all devastated to learn of the passing of Maddy Cusack. On behalf of the FA, the Lionesses, the Women’s Super League and the Women’s Championship, our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Maddy’s family, friends, teammates and everyone at Sheffield United. She also represented England in the age group category and we will pay tribute to her at the appropriate time. “We are in contact with the club and will continue to offer them our full support during this incredibly sad time,” said Baroness Sue Campbell, FA director of women’s football.
What happened with Maddy left football in a state of shock, to the point that clubs from different parts of the world expressed their pain, such as the case of Real Madrid: “Real Madrid, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of Maddy Cusack, Sheffield United player, and wants to express his condolences and love to his family, his teammates, his club and his loved ones. Rest in peace”. Something that Valencia also imitated: “Valencia wants to send its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Maddy Cusack, and to all of Sheffield.”
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