Tragic details emerge after death of Aussie football prodigy at 24

The football communities in Australia and America are mourning the tragic death of young Aussie prodigy Declan Bingham at the age of 24.

Bingham, who played football on the Gold Coast and in Pennsylvania in the United States, died in a tragic accident on Saturday alongside his father's business partner.

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Bingham's father Troy confirmed the devastating news on the social media channels of the Erie Sports Center in Pennsylvania, which he co-owns.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I confirm the loss yesterday of my partner and my son due to a tragic accident," Troy Bingham wrote.

"The impact is immense and we are busy dealing with the grief.

“The Erie Sports Center will remain open and further information will be posted soon. Rest In Peace Declan Bingham and Sheldon VanDeventer.”

The Erie Times News reported on Tuesday that Bingham and VanDeventer were found dead in a Chicago hotel room.

"According to the Medical Examiner's Office, the two were found Saturday morning inside a Hyatt Regency hotel in the Chicago area," the publication reported.

Police told the publication: "Two victims, a 45-year-old male and a 24-year-old male were discovered unresponsive by hotel staff.

"Lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful and both victims were pronounced on scene."

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said the cause of both deaths is pending.

Football community rocked by Declan Bingham's death

Bingham played for Magic United on the Gold Coast, with the club sharing its devastation on social media.

"Magic United would like to pass on our deepest condolences to the Bingham Family," the club said in a statement.

"Declan Bingham tragically passed away in an accident.

"Declan has over the years played for various age groups at Magic and, more recently, the senior Men's team."

Declan played with father Troy for the Magic United reserve grade side in 2015.

He had been in the US for the last seven years and attended Gannon University on a sports scholarship.

Troy went to the same university 30 years ago and was inducted into the school's sporting Hall of Fame.

"Our prayers are with Declan and Sheldon's family and friends during this difficult time," the university said in a statement.

University spokesman Doug Oathout said Declan Bingham was a former team captain and graduated in 2020.

The team's Twitter account describes him as one of the most successful Gannon players of all time.

Gannon men's and women's soccer teams elected to cancel games that had been scheduled for Sunday out of respect for their former teammate.

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