He Atletico Madrid has communicated with "Immense pain" the death of Christian minchola, youth soccer player of 14 years, member of the team Child C, who was going through his sixth season at the mattress institution.
“We are shocked by the sad news of the death of our player and deeply regret his loss. Atlético de Madrid and the entire athletic family will be next to Christian's family and friends in these moments of immense pain ”, Enrique Cerezo, president of Atleti, said in the statement. However, the causes of his death were not officially reported.
The rojiblanca entity announced that the tribute flag to our hobby located in the Metropolitan Wanda was going to fly at half mast in honor of the little one Christian –Son of a Peruvian photographer named Ronald minchola– and to all the athletes who died in recent weeks due to coronavirus.
For his part, Miguel Ángel Gil, CEO of the AthleticHe assured: “The feeling of helplessness that is generated in situations like this is horrible. In recent days, people very close to me have died, some due to coronaviruses and others due to other diseases., and the feeling of not being able to say goodbye to them as they deserve, as well as, in the case of Christian, the feeling of injustice so great, leaves your heart broken. I just had 14 years. From here a very strong kiss for all his family and for all those of the great athletic family who are suffering similar situations. ”
To the condolences were added some of the most emblematic figures of today, such as the captain Koke, formed in the Academy, who was very affected by the loss of Christian: "Anger and pain at having to say goodbye to Christian Minchola. Life is very unfair. Proud that you have dressed this shirt. Much encouragement to colleagues, family and friends. Rest in peace."
Also the Argentine coach Diego ‘Cholo’ Simeone He left his message on social networks. “With all my heart I send my condolences to Christian's family and friends. Rest in peace", wrote.
In his statement the Atletico Madrid did not speak about the cause of death but the newspaper ACE reported that, according to club sources, it was not for coronavirus. Christian minchola He played as a striker, he had entered the Academy of ‘Atleti’ in the 2013-14 season in the pre-baby stage, and was a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, of whom he imitated his position to execute free throws.