Overview

• Nando Bucher, a 17-year-old U18 midfielder at FC Luzern, passed away on July 26 after nearly two years fighting a serious illness, the club announced on X the following evening.
• FC Luzern lauded his “impressive strength, courage and hope,” extended condolences to his family and vowed to keep his memory alive within the club community.
• Supporters held a minute of silence and displayed a banner reading “Mach’s gut, Nando” after the team’s away match in Zurich.
• New signing Lucas Ferreira dedicated his Super League debut goal to Bucher on Instagram with the message “Fly high, angel.”
• The precise nature of Bucher’s long-term illness has not been disclosed as the club and family maintain privacy.