During a Championship football match between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough at Fratton Park on Saturday, a Portsmouth fan suffered a medical emergency shortly after the start of the game. This resulted in a delay of 35 minutes before the match could start. Despite attempts by emergency services, the fan later died. According to a statement from Portsmouth Football Club, the incident occurred “right at the start of the game”, and the game had to be stopped for treatment to be given.
The club expressed their profound sadness on the incident and offered condolences to the loved ones and family of the affected supporter. The fan’s next of kin have already been informed. The club also appreciated the patience, compassion, and support of the Middlesbrough and Portsmouth fans present at Fratton Park under such distressing and difficult circumstances.
Due to the unfortunate occurrence, there was an outpour of sympathy and sympathy messages on social media. Supporters expressed their condolences and appreciation towards the medical personnel who tried to save the supporter’s life during the game. The English Football League, which oversees the Championship, has also issued a statement, offering heartfelt condolences to the supporter’s family and loved ones.
The loss of a football fan in the middle of an ongoing match has shocked and saddened many people. Such incidents are rare in football, and their occurrence highlights the need for clubs to put measures in place to minimize the risk of such unfortunate events. It is equally important for football fans and supporters to look out for one another and seek help where necessary to prevent similar incidents in the future
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