Atlanta Midfielder, Andrea Rinaldi Dies At 19

The Italian football club, Atlanta, has announced the death of his midfielder, Andrea Rinaldi, who passed away in the hospital after a brief illness.

The death of the 19-year-old player was announced by the club’s management through its website.

Atalanta midfielder Andrea Rinaldi has died aged 19, the Italian club said in a statement on its website where it indicated that the young boy’s death had been caused by an aneurysm.

The club described him as someone whose character is worth emulating, saying that he is loved by everyone as a positive minded person.

In its statement, Serie A club Atalanta said: “Just as on the pitch you were always the last to surrender, this time you fought with all your might not to fly away too soon.

“But that kind smile of yours will always remain alive in the heart of those who have had the good fortune to meet you.”

Rinaldi joined Atalanta as a 13-year-old and helped the club win the under-17 league title and Supercup in 2016.

Legnano president Giovanni Munafò added: “Andrea was coming to the training session and the first thing that he would do was to come to me and say, ‘Hi.’

“This is a memory that I will carry in my heart. An extraordinary boy, an example to everyone.

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“On behalf of the club, I express my most heartfelt condolences to the family. We’re sure that Andrea from up there will be the warrior he used to be here, fighting in the pitch to bring joy to the Legnano fans.” (CNN)