Italian footballer, 18, is killed in a road accident after the Livorno player fell from the back of a moped
Anwar Megbli has passed away after a road accident, leaving Italian football in mourning.
The 18-year-old, who was on the books at Livorno, died on Monday, having fallen from a moped on Saturday night.
The Italian striker had been riding on the back of a friend’s vehicle when it collided with a car.
Following the accident, the player was taken by helicopter to Cisanello Hospital in Pisa.
However, doctors were unable to save the teenager, with his friend still recovering from the collision in the hospital.
Livorno striker Anwar Megbli passed away on Monday following an accident on Saturday night
Livorno posted an emotional tribute announcing the news on Monday evening following confirmation of their young star’s passing, which read: ‘No, you can’t die at 18.
‘Today, following a tragic road accident between San Vincenzo and Donoratico in the night between Saturday and Sunday, Anwar Megbli, striker born in 2005 for the national Juniors of the Unione Sportiva Livorno 1915, lost his life.
‘The whole company expresses its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones in this moment of deep sorrow.
‘You will always be with us.’
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