A minute silence was observed before the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Norway in Miami on Saturday night, with a picture of South Africa’s (SA) Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns football star, Jayden Adams projected on the big screen inside the stadium.
This happens as the entire football world is in mourning and is paying tribute following the untimely death of Adams. The 25-year-old was found dead in his Cape Town home on Saturday morning and police have registered an inquest.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Adams’ passing just days after featuring in his country’s historic World Cup campaign, is a sad loss to the global football community.
The Canadian Football Association, the Confederation of African Football and Egyptian club Al Ahly were among those who also paid tribute.
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