Cobreloa mourns death of 9-year-old football school student in Antofagasta fire
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Cobreloa, a Chilean football club, expressed deep sorrow over the death of 9-year-old Leandro Montaño.
- Montaño was a student at the club's official football school in Antofagasta and died in a city fire.
- The club offered condolences to his family and friends, remembering him as a beloved member of the
The Chilean football club Cobreloa has shared a message of profound grief following the death of 9-year-old Leandro Montaño. Montaño was a student at the club's official football school in Antofagasta and tragically died in a city fire.
In an emotional tribute posted on social media, Cobreloa conveyed its deep sorrow. "With deep pain, we have learned of the passing of Leandro Montaño, a 9-year-old boy who belonged to Cobreloa's official football school in Antofagasta," the club stated. They extended their sincerest condolences to his family and friends, calling his loss irreparable.
The club further honored the young footballer, emphasizing his positive impact. "Your mark within the Cobreloa family will be indelible, dear Leandro, thank you very much for being part of it, and for bringing so many moments of happiness to your teammates," Cobreloa shared. They concluded their farewell with a heartfelt message for the young goalkeeper, calling him "our dear orange warrior."
Tu huella dentro de la familia cobreloína será imborrable querido Leandro, muchas gracias por pertenecer a ella, y por entregar tantos momentos de felicidad a tus compañeros
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.