Nermin Crnkić, a 30-year-old Bosnian professional soccer player, died on Saturday, august 5, 2023, after suffering a cardiac arrest during a training session with his club, FK Sloboda Tuzla.
Crnkić was born in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on August 31, 1992. He began his soccer career at the youth academy of FK Sloboda Tuzla, and made his senior team debut in 2020.
He was a promising young player, and had been called up to the Bosnia and Herzegovina team.
On Saturday, August 5, 2023, Crnkić was training with his FK Sloboda Tuzla teammates when he collapsed.
He was rushed to the hospital, but died shortly after arrival. The reason for death was a heart failure.
Crnkić’s death has been a shock to the Bosnian soccer community. He was a capable youthful player with a splendid future in front of him.
His death is a reminder of the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest, and the importance of preventive measures.
FK Sloboda Tuzla to Retire Crnkić’s Jersey Number:
FK Sloboda Tuzla has announced that they will be retiring Crnkić’s jersey number, 14.
The club said in a statement that Crnkić was “a true Sloboda Tuzla fan” and that his jersey number will “never be worn again in his honor”.
Crnkić’s Death a Reminder of Dangers of Sudden Cardiac Arrest:
Crnkić’s death is a reminder of the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest. Abrupt heart failure is an abrupt and startling loss of heart capability that can prompt to death.
It is most common in people who have underlying heart conditions, but it can also occur in people who are otherwise healthy.
Crnkić’s death is a tragedy, and his loss will be felt by all who knew him.
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