Young Boys Bern player mourns his son before the game

Tragic death

Professional footballer mourns the loss of his son

This Wednesday evening, VfB Stuttgart will face the Young Boys from Bern in the Champions League. The guests are missing a striker – for understandable reasons.

The professional soccer player Meschack Elia has suffered a serious loss. A son of the Young Boys Bern striker died completely unexpectedly after a short illness. The son had traveled with his brother and mother to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Elia’s home country. That’s where the sudden death occurred.

Elia was actually supposed to be on the pitch with the Young Boys in the Champions League at VfB Stuttgart this Wednesday evening, but has now left early to fly to his family.

Bern announced on its website on Wednesday: “The BSC Young Boys is stunned and extends its heartfelt condolences to Meschack Elia and wishes him and his relatives a lot of strength and confidence. We will accompany and support Meschack in the best possible way during this difficult time. “

VfB Stuttgart also expressed its condolences. “Our thoughts are with them and we wish them a lot of strength during this difficult time,” said one reaction.

There will be a minute’s silence before VfB’s game against Bern on Wednesday evening (from 9 p.m. in the live ticker on t-online), and the Young Boys professionals will also play with a mourning ribbon.