'Terrible news': Football rocked by 19-year-old prodigy's tragic death
The football world has been rocked by the tragic death of 19-year-old youth international Daniel Guerini.
Guerini, who represented Italy at under-15 and under-16 level, was killed in a car accident in Rome on Wednesday night.
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Two other people involved in the accident are reportedly in a critical condition.
According to Italian publication Gazetta, Guerini's vehicle collided head-on with a Mercedes A-Class.
The 68-year-old driver of the Mercedes was also transported to hospital with less serious injuries.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Guerini had spells with Fiorentina, Torino and SPAL before re-joining Lazio, the club where the youngster started his career, in January.
He played for the Rome club's youth team and was tipped to transfer his success to the senior level.
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"Still incredulous and shocked by pain," Lazio tweeted.
"The President, the men and women of the Lazio Sports Club gather around the family of the young Daniel Guerini."
Fiorentina posted: "We are shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Lazio youngster Daniel Guerini, a member of the Fiorentina youth academy in 2018/19 and 2019/20.
"The thoughts of President Commisso and everyone at the club are with the Guerini family at this extremely difficult time."
Torino also paid their respects, tweeting: "President Urbano Cairo and the whole Torino Football Club, incredulous and deeply saddened, gather around the Guerini family for the tragic death of Daniel, our former Primavera player."
While Hellas Verona FC added: "Hellas Verona expresses deep condolences and heartfelt closeness to Lazio for the tragic death of Daniel Guerini."
Tributes are also flooding in from football fans.
This is so so sad.
19-year-old Lazio Academy player Daniel Guerini lost his life last night in a car accident in Rome.
Thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏
RIP Young Eagle 🦅 💙 https://t.co/TTJ0mmsfEh— Antonio Mango (@AntonioMango4) March 25, 2021
Heartbreaking news about Lazio youth player Daniel Guerini, who tragically died aged 19 last night after a car crash. RIP
— Alasdair Mackenzie (@aksmackenzie) March 25, 2021
Deeply affected by this tragedy, we mourn the premature loss of Daniel Guerini. Our thoughts are with his family, his loved ones and the whole @OfficialSSLazio. pic.twitter.com/TbwPgdKS7W
— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) March 25, 2021
Terrible news coming from Italy tonight. Daniel Guerini, Lazio U23 player, died in a car accident in Rome. He was 19. https://t.co/2rdA2kulW0
— Francesco Porzio (@fraporzio95) March 24, 2021
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Lazio Primavera player Daniel Guerini, who died aged 19 in a car accident.
Tragic news. Rest in Peace, Daniel 🌹💔😔 pic.twitter.com/RSwBqVubFU— SempreMilan (@SempreMilanCom) March 25, 2021
Our thoughts & prayers are going out to the family of Daniel Guerini who played for Lazio’s primavera. He passed away after being in a car accident in Rome.
He was only 19 years old. 🙏💔 pic.twitter.com/bRkXFltVNw— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) March 25, 2021
We are shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Lazio youngster Daniel Guerini, a member of the Fiorentina youth academy in 2018/19 and 2019/20.
The thoughts of President Commisso and everyone at the club are with the Guerini family at this extremely difficult time. pic.twitter.com/8EuhC7HoQT— ACF Fiorentina English (@ACFFiorentinaEN) March 24, 2021
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