In a somber announcement on his official Instagram account, FIFA President Gianni Infantino mourned the tragic loss of Moroccan footballers Osama Al-Assari and David Castilla.
The players, aged 16, met an untimely demise in a devastating road accident in the Girona province of Spain.
Expressing his profound sorrow and condolences, Infantino conveyed heartfelt thoughts towards the families, friends, and everyone associated with their respective clubs during this challenging time.
His message resonated with sympathy and support as he bid farewell to the departed athletes, stating, “Rest in peace.”
Spanish media outlets previously reported the untimely death of 16-year-old Moroccan player Osama Al-Assari, who, along with his friend and fellow footballer David Castilla from the Perlada team, and David’s father, Sergio Castilla, tragically lost their lives in the accident.
The Perlada football club in Spain responded to the tragedy, expressing deep sadness, stating, “A very sad day for the club, as we regret to announce the passing of the player David Castilla in a traffic accident, along with his father Sergio Castilla and Osama Al-Assari, a youth player (cfbaseroses).”
