Japanese International defender Naoki Matsuda dies.

[alan partridge]

Very sad, only 34.

Japan players in shock as Matsuda battles for life - latimes.com

Naoki Matsuda, dead at 34 - Time Out Tokyo

Suspected heatstroke.

How the frig can a World Cup in Qatar be justified on health grounds alone? Sod the corruption.

 

[trueblue]

Very sad, only 34.

Japan players in shock as Matsuda battles for life - latimes.com

Naoki Matsuda, dead at 34 - Time Out Tokyo

Suspected heatstroke.

How the frig can a World Cup in Qatar be justified on health grounds alone? Sod the corruption.

Agreed.

Very sad.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Very sad.

I really don't think Blatter and FIFA are worried about the players. That much is clear.

 

[Johnny Crumplin Football]

I had to report on this yesterday. I have spoken to Matsuda, a real warrior, in the mixed zones many times and he really was a top bloke and loved football more than life itself. Really depressing news. RIP Matsu.