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FIFA has officially ended its inquiry into the contentious transfer of Aaron Boupendza to Rapid Bucharest, citing the player’s death as the determining factor in halting proceedings. The 28-year-old Gabonese international striker died on 16 April 2025 in Zhejiang, China, after falling from the 11th floor of a residential apartment building. His passing sent shockwaves […]
Zamalek SC have been informed by FIFA that their compensation case involving Gabonese striker Aaron Boupendza will not move forward. The Egyptian club had been seeking €2.5 million after the player reportedly backed out of a signed agreement to join them, instead opting for a move to Romanian side Rapid Bucharest. The club’s board member, […]
Mario Lemina has launched a scathing attack on those he believes contributed to the tragic death of fellow Gabonese footballer Aaron Boupendza, accusing members of the late striker’s inner circle of playing a role in the events leading to his demise. Boupendza, who was just 28, died earlier this week after reportedly falling from the […]
Zhejiang FC played their scheduled Chinese Super League fixture on Wednesday, just hours after the sudden death of their Gabonese forward Aaron Boupendza, triggering a wave of disbelief and sorrow across the footballing community in China. Despite the heartbreaking news, the club, based in Hangzhou in southeastern China, made the controversial decision to proceed with […]
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Aaron Boupendza, the 28-year-old Gabonese international forward, has died following a tragic fall from the 11th floor of a building in China, where he had recently joined top-flight club Zhejiang FC. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, with early reports suggesting suicide as a possible cause. However, authorities have yet to confirm the […]
