Footballers who we have lost throughout the years

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We have lost a number of football icons throughout the years, today we take a look as the talented individuals who have sadly perished in remembrance.

Football may be one of the most lucrative professions in the world but it doesn't come without its risks. From temporary injuries to life-threatening conditions and sometimes even sudden death, the intensity and consistent high pace have sometimes put too much strain on some players who sadly ended up passing away due to physical complications. However, the dangers of the sport are not just physical, the ramifications of what happens inside the pitch could follow players outside of it as well as some players lost their lives due to some games' results; they were targeted. Lastly, football is the great equalizer, the players on the pitch come from all across the globe and all walks of life, some players throughout the years have suffered from an array of mental illnesses that unfortunately end up taking the lives of many before they could receive the help they need. Here’s a list of players who have been lost to the multifaceted risk aspects of football.

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Sport Brief: Footballers who died on the pitch: Soccer players who lost their lives during a match

Football 365: Heaven’s Eleven: The very greatest lost footballers

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