Football

Russia football star, Samokhvalov dies

Russian footballer, Innokenty Samokhvalov has tragically died at the age of 22.

The Lokomotiv Moscow defender suffered a “heart failure” during solo training session in his home.

Samokhvalov was training on his own to keep fit during quarantine with the Russian football suspended over the coronavirus pandemic.

The fallen centre-back leaves behind a wife and son.

Lokomotiv Moscow have since confirmed the player’s demise.

“FC Lokomotiv is shocked by what happened. Samokhvalov left a wife and a son,” a statement from the club read.

“This is a huge sorrow for our family. We express our condolences to his family and friends.

“Kesha was a kind, helpful person and a good friend,” he said.

Samokhvalov was playing his football for Kazanka, the club’s reserve team, but was hoping to break into the Lokomotiv senior squad.

Alexander Grishin, head coach of Kazanka of the Russian third division, said of the news: “It’s horrible. The doctors have told us the cause of death was heart failure.

Sammy Wejinya

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