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Tenerife player's father dies during match
MADRID, Dec 2 (Reuters) - A player with second division Tenerife was substituted on Saturday after his coach heard the defender's father had died of a heart attack in the stands.
Manuel Castineiras's father collapsed during the league match at Ponferradina and medical services at the ground were unable to revive him, reported sports daily Marca's Web site (www.marca.com).
"I can't talk much about the game," said Tenerife coach Bernd Krauss after his side's 1-0 defeat.
"My thoughts are with Manuel and his family. It's a blow for all of us."
Krauss withdrew Castineiras in the 58th minute and the player was told the news about his father in the dressing room
damn...that could be real painful for the player..
imagine the father coming with a lot of pride to see his son there but then...
the memories will be taunting that player everytime he plays in that ground or against that team..
Tenerife player's father dies during match
MADRID, Dec 2 (Reuters) - A player with second division Tenerife was substituted on Saturday after his coach heard the defender's father had died of a heart attack in the stands.
Manuel Castineiras's father collapsed during the league match at Ponferradina and medical services at the ground were unable to revive him, reported sports daily Marca's Web site (www.marca.com).
"I can't talk much about the game," said Tenerife coach Bernd Krauss after his side's 1-0 defeat.
"My thoughts are with Manuel and his family. It's a blow for all of us."
Krauss withdrew Castineiras in the 58th minute and the player was told the news about his father in the dressing room
damn...that could be real painful for the player..
imagine the father coming with a lot of pride to see his son there but then...
the memories will be taunting that player everytime he plays in that ground or against that team..
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