Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espiel has died at the age of 25 after he fell onto the pitch and passed out last Saturday, moments after saving a penalty while representing his local amateur league team. his opponent Wstruszbek converted a penalty in the second half. According to media reports, Espel saved the penalty and immediately fell on the field. Ambulances rushed towards him to try and save him with a stun device, but he died after being taken to the hospital.
The Belgian club said in a statement: Finkel Sport is in deep mourning over the sudden death of Arne Espel. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends on this tragic incident. Espel’s autopsy was scheduled on Monday to determine the cause of death.
More than 1,000 people attended Isbel’s funeral on Monday night, according to a local report.
