Boca Juniors player Ayrton Costa mourns mother's death: 'Beautiful grandma, you fought until the end'

Boca Juniors defender Ayrton Costa is experiencing profound sadness following the confirmation of his mother Estela's passing. She died at the age of 68 after a courageous fight against an illness. The player took to social media to share his grief, posting a heartfelt message alongside cherished family photographs.

"Beautiful grandma, you fought until the end, just as you always taught me! Warrior, rest in peace," Costa wrote on Instagram, marking his mother's birth and death dates. Images accompanying the post showed Estela receiving oxygen therapy, indicating the severity of her illness.

The footballer's tribute drew condolences from the football community, including former Boca teammate Marcos Rojo and other players like Ezequiel Barco and Lucas Romero. Singer Callejero Fino also offered support to the defender.

This difficult period for Ayrton Costa is compounded by the loss of his father in 2023. He had previously shared an equally emotional message on social media, reflecting on the pain of losing his father and vowing to play with his heart, as his father had advised. Costa's recent experiences highlight a period of significant personal adversity.