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·1 March 2026

Spanish second division match suspended after fan dies

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A Second Division Spanish match between Sporting Gijón and Leganés was suspended this Sunday, following the sudden death of an 82-year-old fan who suffered a cardiac arrest in the stands.

The game was halted at four minutes and both teams returned to the locker rooms just over half an hour later.

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Sporting Gijón announced on the screens of the El Molinón stadium “a medical emergency in the stands” and asked fans to “leave their seats, following the instructions of the security team.”

“A member-supporter for 40 years. Today we are all very sad. Rest in peace. Our thoughts and condolences to his family and loved ones,” added the club.

With content from AFP*

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