⚫ Mourning at El Molinón: Gijón v Leganés called off

An afternoon of football turned into tragedy and deep respect in Gijón. Real Sporting de Gijón has confirmed with deep sorrow the passing of C. R. G., an 82-year-old supporter, who lost his life jus...

⚫ Mourning at El Molinón: Gijón v Leganés called off

[⚫ Mourning at El Molinón: Gijón v Leganés called off]

⚫ Mourning at El Molinón: Gijón v Leganés called off

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Sun, March 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM UTC·
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An afternoon of football turned into tragedy and deep respect in Gijón. Real Sporting de Gijón has confirmed with deep sorrow the passing of C. R. G., an 82-year-old supporter, who lost his life just at the start of the match played this Sunday at the El Molinón stadium.

Four decades of red and white loyalty

The Asturian club highlighted that the deceased was an emblematic figure of its social base, having maintained his status as a season ticket holder for 40 uninterrupted years. His departure has left an immense void in the stands, where he was recognized for his commitment and unconditional love for the team's colors across various generations.

Message of condolences

"Today we are all very sad," expressed the entity through an emotional official statement. Sporting has wanted to extend all its support and affection to the family and loved ones of the veteran fan, whose seat in the Gijón temple will always remain in the memory of the Sporting family.

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