Charlotte FC player Anton Walkes has died at 25 years old after a boat accident in South Florida, the team announced on Thursday.
, Walkes was found unconscious and received CPR from Miami Fire Rescue after two boats crashed near the Miami Marine Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
"He was a tremendous son, father, partner and teammate whose joyous approach to life touched everyone he met," Charlotte FC owner"Anton made those around him better people in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the highest standard both on and off the pitch."The England native started his soccer career at 16 when he signed with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
"There are no words to describe the sorrow of everyone in Major League Soccer today after learning of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC," MLS said in a statement."We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family."
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