Overview

• A 20-meter-long brick wall at As Gaiandas football field in Gondomar collapsed during a goal celebration, injuring eight adolescents aged 12 to 17.
• The most seriously injured minor, diagnosed with cervical whiplash, has been discharged after receiving medical care.
• Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and medical teams, responded promptly to manage the situation and assist the injured.
• Gondomar CF had previously warned municipal authorities about the deteriorating condition of the wall, raising questions about accountability for the collapse.
• The wall, part of decades-old infrastructure, was not included in a recent €400,000 renovation of the field, which focused on the playing surface and irrigation system.