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Died on Thursday Billy Vigar, center forward graduated in the base categories of Arsenal and currently in Chichester City. He was hastily hospitalized on Saturday and was in an induced coma after suffering a serious brain injury during the match against Wingate & Finchley for the seventh English division. Through social networks, the current club of Billy confirmed the fatality.
The accident happened on September 20th. Vigar was trying to prevent the ball from leaving on the side of the field and crashed into a wall next to the lawn. There was no contact with another player. The striker also received care in the field, was taken by ambulance and later transported by helicopter to a hospital in London.
Billy Vigar, graduated from Arsenal, dies after brain trauma during the seventh English division – Photo: Reproduction / Arsenal
Chichester reported that Billy had a “significant brain injury” and received the best possible treatments. He went into a coma induced on Monday.
– After suffering a severe brain injury last Saturday, Billy Vigar was placed in an induced coma. On Tuesday, he needed surgery to increase the chances of recovery. Although this helped, the injury was too much for him and he passed away on Thursday morning (25). The answers to the original update show how much Billy was considered and loved in the sport. His family is devastated that it happened while he played the sport he loved – reported the club.
Wall next to the lawn at Maurice Rebak Stadium in London, Seventh Division of England – Photo: Reproduction / @afcmediaxi
Billy Vigar was 21 years old and arrived at Arsenal’s youth categories in 2020. He acted on the London team’s under-20 team and was loaned to Derby and Eastbourne until he moved to the United Hastings last year. Since August, he has defended the Chichester City.
The England Football Federation regretted the incident and sent condolences to family, friends, and the Chichester City FC. Arsenal said the team is “devastated” with the loss.
“Everyone in Arsenal is devastated by the shocking news that the former base player Billy Vigar passed away. All our thoughts are with your family and loved ones right now. Rest in peace, Billy, ”said Arsenal.
