Ex-Marseille star Abdelaziz Barrada dies aged 35 after 'sudden heart attack'

24.10.2024 - 21:07 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Former Marseille midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada has died aged just 35 after suffering a heart attack. The ex-Morocco international, who retired from football in 2021 after stints with Getafe, Marseille, and Al-Nasyr, was living in France when he reportedly suffered a sudden heart attack.

Marseille paid tribute through their social media channels. They posted: "Rest in peace, Abdelaziz. Olympique de Marseille is saddened to learn of the passing of its former player and Moroccan international, Abdelaziz Barrada." The club added: "Having arrived in the summer of 2014, the attacking midfielder wore OM's colors for two seasons.

Olympique de Marseille extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones." His former club Getafe also expressed their shock and sorrow: "The Getafe CF family is shocked by the death of Getafe player Abdel Barrada.

The footballer played 66 matches and scored 4 goals for Getafe in the 2011/12 and 2012/13 seasons. Our thoughts and support at this time go to Abdel's family and friends.

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