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Teenage boy dies after collision in youth football match

Schoolboy dies after ‘collision’ during under-13s football match
Schoolboy dies after ‘collision’ during under-13s football match

A teenaged goalkeeper has died after he was injured in a “collision” with another player at a youth football match.

Luca Campanaro, who captained the Bedgrove Dynamos under 13s, was injured during a game in Aylesbury on 9 December.

He was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital but died on Monday.

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A JustGiving page has been set up for his family, and donations have been pouring in with more than £13,000 raised.

Campanaro’s stepfather Adam Keedle told the BBC that Luca was an “amazing young man and a real loss to the world”.


In a statement, the Bedgrove Dynamos committee said: “We are deeply saddened to have to announce that a young player from the club sadly passed away this afternoon after being involved in a collision during a youth match on Sunday 9th December.

“Our thoughts are with Luca’s family and loved ones at this distressing time.

“We also offer our heartfelt condolences to his team mates and all associated with the club as we now try to come to terms with the tragic loss of our friend and team mate.

“With the family’s approval we will be honouring our weekend fixtures with a minute’s applause to celebrate the life of this fantastic young man.”