Charlotte FC and the entire soccer community are in mourning after the death of English footballer Anton Walkes at the age of 25. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Walkes was found unconscious after a collision between two boats and was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The Miami Herald reported that the former Tottenham player was involved in a maritime accident that has not yet been clarified.
Walkes had been managed by Gabriel Heinze and Gerardo Martino during his time at Atlanta United and was a teammate of Argentine Enzo Copetti at Charlotte FC of the MLS. The club released a statement expressing their devastation at the loss of Walkes, calling him an incredible father, a loving person and an extraordinary human being.
“We are devastated by the loss of Anton Walkes,” Charlotte FC sporting director Zoran Krneta said in a statement. “Anton represented what it means to be a part of Charlotte FC and our entire community is grieving this tragedy.”
Shock and sorrow have descended upon Major League Soccer (MLS) after the tragic death of Enzo Copetti’s teammate, who perished in a maritime accident.
The news of the accident and the death of his teammate has left Enzo Copetti and his MLS team in shock. Copetti, who plays for the Philadelphia Union, was devastated to learn that his teammate had been lost at sea.
The teammate, who has yet to be identified, was participating in a training exercise with the Philadelphia Union when the accident occurred. According to reports, the team was practicing in a boat when it capsized in rough waters. All of the players on board were thrown into the water. Unfortunately, one of the players was unable to make it back to shore.
The death of the player has left the entire MLS community in shock and mourning. Players and coaches from around the league have expressed their condolences to Copetti and the Philadelphia Union.
The incident has also brought attention to the dangers of maritime travel and the importance of safety protocols. The Philadelphia Union has already announced that they will be implementing additional safety measures to ensure that such tragedies do not occur in the future.
The MLS community is a tight-knit group and the death of the player has left a deep impact. Copetti and his team will undoubtedly be feeling the loss of their teammate for some time to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.