A footballer of Bengaluru FC Under-11 academy passes away on Wednesday
Ronald Earnest D’Grassa, a 10-year-old boy who was one of the footballers of Bengaluru FC’s under-11 coaching program, passed away all on a sudden on Wednesday morning. The club has expressed condolence through their social media post stating, ‘BFC family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of its U11 Academy player, Ronald Ernest D’Grassa. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones in this moment of grief.’ Avinash Urs, head of BFC’s youth development program including the Under-11 coaching program could not be contacted. Former India international and presently a coach, Raman Vijayan has heard about the unfortunate incident. He commented, “I have no detailed information about the incident as I am in Chennai. But passing of a 10-year-old boy is extremely painful.” Even, Vinith Venkatesh, winner of BFC’s emerging footballer of the season got shocked when heard about the incident. He commented, “I heard about the incident. But I do not know how it happened. It is so painful and unfortunate that I cannot say anymore. May his soul rest in peace!”
