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14-Year-Old Ousmane Diaby Dies Days After On-Field Collapse in Youth Football Match

The French football community mourns the loss of the young player, as questions about health screenings and safety protocols in youth sports resurface.

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Ein tragischer Zwischenfall überschattete ein Jugendspiel in Frankreich. (Symbolbild)

Overview

  • Ousmane Diaby, a 14-year-old player for AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers, suffered a cardiac arrest during a weekend match in Aubervilliers.
  • Despite immediate CPR and being airlifted to a hospital in Dijon, Diaby passed away after several days in intensive care.
  • His club confirmed the tragic news in an official statement expressing deep sorrow but provided limited details about the medical cause of his collapse.
  • Hadef Ahmed, president of the Seine-Saint-Denis football district, and other local clubs shared tributes, highlighting Diaby's passion for football and the void left in the community.
  • The incident has renewed discussions on the importance of health screenings and robust emergency response protocols in youth sports.