Croatian footballer Marin Cacic tragically dies aged 23 following collapse in training
Croatian footballer Marin Cacic has tragically died three days after being placed into a coma following his sudden collapse at training with his side NK Nehaj Sinj, The Daily Mirror reports.
After he collapsed during the session, he was immediately rushed to a hospital where the 23-year-old was diagnosed with heart failure.
He was then put in a comatose state as doctors fought tirelessly to save the young man's life, though their efforts sadly failed and Cacic was pronounced dead on December, 23.
Before his death was announced, his current side released a message on Facebook sending their thoughts and well-wishes to the bleak situation, writing: "Marin, Senj and your Nehaj are with you!!!
Unfortunately, his club would later confirm his passing on social media.
Born in Gospić in 1998, Cacic was a highly-rated central defender who has since been the subject of touching tributes from both friends and former teammates.