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24th March 2025
03:06pm GMT
A 19-year-old footballer has died in Portugal after being involved in a car crash.
Yvann Martins, who played in the Portuguese second tier for UD Oliveirense, was involved in the horror incident at 8am on Friday, according to reports.
Reports claim his car overturned while he was travelling down the Tunnel do Covelo in Porto, where emergency services raced to the scene.
However, Martins lost his life before they were able to transport him to the hospital.
UD Oliveirense issued a statement on Instagram on Sunday which read: "It is with profound sadness and immense consternation that UD Oliveirense announces the tragic passing of Yvann Martins.
"A player on our Under-19 team, who was a victim of a road accident at the young age of 19.
"Yvann was much more than a player. He was a humble, hard-working young man, always with a smile on his face, known for his team spirit and the way he knew how to be with his team-mates - a true team-mate and friend."
Martins caught attention after impressing with Swiss giants BSC Young Boys, where he recorded 12 goals in 39 matches.
He then made a move to Portugal with UD Oliveirense in June last year but never made a senior appearance for the side.
Another of the 19-year-old's former teams, AFF-FFV also mourned his passing with a statement posted on social media.
They said: "It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our former player, Yvann Costa Martins.
"His talent, determination, and character will forever be etched in our memories. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone who was lucky enough to know him. Yvann, you will forever be a member of AFF-FFV family."
