Belgian soccer goalkeeper Arne Espeel has tragically passed away after he collapsed following a saved penalty kick during a game over the weekend.
, a Belgian soccer goalkeeper, has tragically passed away after he collapsed following a saved penalty kick during a game over the weekend.The terrible incident happened during Winkel Sport B's game against Westrozebeke at Sportpark Terschueren in West Flanders Province on Feb. 11.
When Winkel was up 2-1 in the second half of the game, Espeel saved a penalty kick ... but a few seconds later, according to local reports, he dropped to the ground on the pitch. Medical professionals tried to save Espeel with a defibrillator, but he was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.Espeel's teammates mourned his loss on Monday ... placing flowers at a goal mount -- while over 1,000 fans, friends, family members reportedly showed up for a walk of silence in Sint-Eloois-Winkel.
"Winkel Sport is in very deep mourning by the sudden death of Arne Espeel," the team said in a statement following his death. "We wish family and friends of Arne our heartfelt condolences in this heavy loss. Football is an afterthought."
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