Teen Footballer Dies Tragically
A young athlete died during a heartbreaking call to his mother. Luca Manolache was only 19 years old. He played for the Romanian team Metaloglobus București until August 2024. However, a mystery illness forced him to stop playing football recently.
Severe Health Struggles
The teenager suffered from constant fatigue and chills. He also experienced dizziness and bloody stools. During one match, his vision turned black. Then, an ambulance had to be called to the field. He struggled to finish even half of a game.
A Final Phone Call
On February 28, Luca began to feel very unwell. He called his mother while his condition worsened. He was terrified during the call.
“Mum, Mum, I can’t do it anymore.”
Then, he asked her a final question.
“Do you think I’m dying?”
Shocking Cause of Death
His mother rushed to the County Hospital in Târgoviște. Sadly, she learned her son had passed away during her journey. An autopsy revealed a shocking cause of death. Luca drowned in his own stomach acid. This happened after he vomited large amounts of blood.
Tributes from the Club
Metaloglobus București shared a message on Instagram. They said they were shocked and deeply saddened. The club stopped his training in August after he complained of fatigue. They recommended medical exams at that time. Finally, the team sent sincere condolences to his grieving family.