In their social networks, Cali America revealed that both the mother and father of Jersson Gonzalez, a former player of the Scarlet club, died in recent days.
The death of the lady Cecilia Diaz, mother of the former Colombian footballer, was informed last July 8 on the Twitter account of Cali America.
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The team mourned the death and expressed their solidarity with González: “We accompany Jersson in this difficult time and express our sincere condolences to his family,” the publication reads.
We regret the sensitive death of Mrs. Cecilia Díaz Vélez, mother of Jersson González, a reference of our institution. We stand with Jersson at this difficult time and express our sincere condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/qV5e0skqgJ
– America from Cali (@AmericadeCali) July 8, 2021
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Just three days later, the July 11, the scarlet club announced that Jersson’s father, Luis Alfonso González, had also passed away. In addition to expressing their condolences, the ‘Red Devils’ wished the former player a speedy recovery.
The Scarlet family continues in mourning. We regret the sensitive death of Mr. Luis Alfonso González, father of our benchmark Jersson González. We express our sincere condolences to him and his family at this time and wish him a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/flkRUqMgEN
– America from Cali (@AmericadeCali) July 11, 2021
Fans and Internet users have left messages of support for Jersson González and his family. The 46-year-old from Cali played for América de Cali between 1995 and 2001, between 2003 and 2005, between 2008 and 2009 and, finally, in 2011. Currently, he is involved in the club’s sports management.
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