Real Madrid announces death of former footballer Borja Ferrer at 43
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Real Madrid announced the death of former player Borja Ferrer at age 43.
- Ferrer passed away after a two-year battle with a serious illness.
- The club expressed condolences to his family and teammates.
Real Madrid has announced the passing of its former player, Borja Ferrer, who died at the age of 43 after a prolonged illness. The club expressed its deep sorrow and extended condolences to Ferrer's family, teammates, and loved ones.
Ferrer, a Spanish footballer, had been battling a serious illness for two years, which led to him undergoing brain surgery and ultimately retiring from the sport he dedicated nearly two decades to. His death has sent ripples of sadness through the football community, particularly among the clubs where he left a significant mark.
Real Madrid, where Ferrer played for the 'B' team between 2002 and 2003, issued a statement mourning his loss. "The President of Real Madrid and the Board of Directors deeply regret the death of Borja Ferrer," the club stated. "Real Madrid expresses its condolences and love to all his family, teammates, and loved ones. Borja Ferrer has died at the age of 44. May he rest in peace."
The news of Ferrer's death has prompted numerous tributes across Spanish football, with various clubs sharing emotional messages to honor his memory.
Predsjednik Real Madrida i Upravni odbor duboko ลพale zbog smrti Borje Ferrera. Real Madrid izraลพava suฤut i ljubav svoj njegovoj obitelji, suigraฤima i voljenima. Borja Ferrer preminuo je u 44. godini ลพivota. Poฤivao u miru
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.