Post: Former Arsenal youth training young player died when he saved the ball. Fans petitioned to ban the stadium from setting up walls
Former Arsenal youth training player Billy Vega was injured in a head hitting a cement wall on the sidelines during the game. The treatment was ineffective. He was only 21 years old.
According to the Daily Mail, the tragic incident triggered a strong response from fans, who initiated a petition asking football management to legislate prohibiting the installation of dangerous facilities such as brick or cement walls around the stadium.
According to reports, he hit a concrete wall on the sidelines after saving the ball during the game, causing serious injuries.