2024-02-14 23:52:47
The Liga MX dressed in mourning this February 14, when the death of Diego “Puma” Chávez, player of the Bravos de Juárez, was confirmed. The news shook the national soccer media, with expressions of support and condolences for the family and friends of the forward, whose career was not only written in the Mexican First Division, but also had a stint in Europe.
Given the shocking news, which FC Juárez itself confirmed during this Valentine’s Day, Mexican fans wonder: Who was Diego Chávez? The attacker who earned the nickname Puma and who, among other curiosities, scored a goal the day he debuted in the Maximum Circuit.
What happened to Diego ‘Puma’ Chávez? Accident and death
According to the authorities of Ciudad Juárez, soccer player Diego “Puma” Chávez died in the early morning of February 14. Sadly, the details reveal that he suffered a fatal car accident while traveling at excess speed, when the vehicle in which he was traveling hit a median, knocked down signs and collided with a pole.
“During his time at FC Juárez, El Puma was characterized by his joy, enthusiasm, simplicity and disposition, as well as by his spirit of dedication and love for our colors,” is part of the statement published by Bravos to notify the sensitive death.
The expressions of solidarity from the entire Liga MX were immediate. From the Mexican Soccer Federation, through the clubs in which he played and the greats such as América, Chivas, Cruz Azul and Pumas, everyone joined in prayer for the eternal rest of Diego Chávez, whose death on February 14 raised doubts about whether FC Juárez will play against Puebla as scheduled.
Who was the soccer player Diego ‘Puma’ Chávez?
Born in 1995 and only 28 years old, Puma Chávez died in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, where he played with the Braves of Liga MX, his fourth professional club in our country, after having debuted with the extinct Tiburones Rojos del Veracruz, in addition to defend the Necaxa and Toluca shirts.
The Mexican forward is remembered for having scored a goal in his professional debut with Veracruz against Tijuana, a memorable image with Chávez almost in tears as his dream crystallized. He also had stints in the Second Division of Spain with Club Salamanca and in Peru with FC Carlos Mannucci.
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