Tragedy Strikes: The Death of a 17-Year-Old Soccer Player in Algeria

The tragic death of a 17-year-old soccer player in Algeria

Although football is not considered a risky sport, in recent months there have been several cases of players who had scares on the playing field. At the local level, the most recent was Javier Altamirano during the match between Estudiantes de La Plata and Boca Juniors where a seizure suspended the activity. In parallel but in Algeria, a 17-year-old youth went through a similar situation but the end of the story was completely different from the Chilean case.

The video that went viral on social networks can be seen as Wassim Djezzar, dressed in a red NRB Oued El Ma shirt, runs in search of a ball in the rival area. The defender, a member of TRB Arris, had his back turned and tried to reject first but he was anticipated and hit his boot against the rival’s liver area. The boy collapsed on the grass and desperation took hold of his teammates who started asking for help with constant signals to the spectators who were on the other side of the line.

Both friends and opponents shook their heads when they saw that the player showed no signs of life. One of those who came to assist Wassim took off his boots and socks while another performed resuscitation maneuvers on the body. Before the dramatic scene ends, a car entered the field to take Djezzar to the nearest hospital. The DZ Foot and Shoot Africa sites confirmed that there was no ambulance or medical personnel to help the victim with the necessary speed and that it is a serious failure in the regulations of any tournament held on Algerian soil.

The official statement from the Algerian Football Federation (Capture: faf.dz)

According to the media Echorouk El Yawmi, the kick occurred around 12:30 noon in the month of Ramadan and after seven days in intensive care the 17-year-old died on Sunday surrounded by his loved ones. The portal added that at the time of his fall his own tongue choked him and chained a series of negative reactions that further complicated the footballer’s state of health. The official medical report reported a severe head trauma as the main cause of the loss.

“With great sadness, the President of the Algerian Football Federation, Mr. Walid SADI, has learned of the tragic death of the young player Wassim Djezzar, member of the NRB Oued El Ma under-17 team (Batna League). On behalf of the members of the Federal Board, President SADI sends his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and his club,” recited the official statement published by the football leadership in the African country along with a black and white photo. of the deceased.

Social networks were quickly flooded with Algerian fans demanding a thorough investigation of the case as it was a match that was played at a time where temperatures are extremely high, during the month of Ramadan and without medical personnel ready to help with any emergency.

2024-03-25 14:16:49
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