Post: Former Arsenal youth training young player died when he saved the ball. Fans petitioned to ban the stadium from setting up walls

Sports 10:42am, 26 September 2025 83

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.