The footballer Alexis Lescaille of AS La Châtaigneraie who plays in the Championnat National 3 died yesterday, Thursday 10 October. The athlete had suffered an illness on the pitch five days ago
Mourning in the world of French football. The 34-year-old passed away yesterday, Thursday 10 October Alexis Lescailleplayer ofAS La Châtaigneraie who plays in the Championnat National 3, the fifth level of French football.
The athlete had been hospitalized for five days, ever since he felt ill during a match he was playing againstAngers. Rushed to hospital, he was diagnosed with rupture of an aneurysm.
Alexis Lescaille: 34-year-old footballer who died due to a ruptured aneurysm
The dramatic event began last Saturday at the stadium Bétard. Alexis Lescaille was playing a football match against the Angers reserves when, around the 72nd minute of the game, the player suddenly collapsed to the ground, unconscious, just after taking a free kick in his half of the pitch.
The emergency services intervened immediately. The doctors arranged for the athlete’s emergency transfer to the hospital in La Roche-sur-Yon. Here the medical team diagnosed him with a ruptured aneurysm. The following day, Sunday, Lescaille underwent emergency surgery at another hospital, that of Nantesbetter equipped for the operation. Nonetheless, Alexis didn’t make it.
The young footballer leaves his wife Pauline and daughter Cleophée.
The painful message of condolence expressed by French football
The club where Alexis Lescaille played has issued an official statement, full of pain and condolences, confirming the sudden and tragic passing of their player:
“We still don’t believe it!” The statement begins like this, and then continues as follows:
“Appreciated by the supporters for his kindness and closeness, he was able to share moments of victory with them but never ran away from defeat. Admired by the managers for his commitment and regularity, he was always available for exchanges and always clear on the performances of the teams teams. Respected by other players for his charisma and professionalism, he was one of those captains who didn’t need an armband, Maka ï [com’era affettuosamente chiamato dai compagni, ndr] he was an iconic figure of our club and an example.”
As a sign of mourning and respect, it has been decided to suspend all championship matches scheduled for next weekend.
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