Tragedy in RMV/ Skopje footballer passes away: He lost his life trying to help others

2025-03-16 15:42:36Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Tragedy in RMV/ Skopje footballer passes away: He lost his life trying to help
Andrei Lazarov

Among the dozens of victims in the Kocani tragedy in North Macedonia is Skopje footballer Andrej Lazarov.

The Albanian club itself gave the bitter news, in a statement, writing that the player died while trying to help others from the nightclub, which was engulfed in flames.

"Although we previously had information from his family that he is fine, with deep pain and great sadness, we announce that our footballer, Andrej Lazarov, has been confirmed among the victims of the tragic fire that occurred overnight in Kocani.

As a heroic soul, Lazarov lost his life trying to help others escape from the burning environment. He was poisoned by smoke during his efforts to save lives, showing courage and humanity until the very end. His heroic act will always remain in our memory, as a testament to his noble character and big heart.

"This is a great loss for our club, for our teammates and for the entire football community. Words are few to describe the pain we feel in these moments, in this tragedy of the greatest in history that has befallen our club," the club wrote.

The President of the Albanian Football Federation, Armand Duka, has also reacted to the tragedy. The number 1 football player in Albania, has expressed condolences to the family of the footballer and the Skopje club.

"Saddened by the tragic event in North Macedonia, where dozens of people lost their lives in Kocani, including Skopje footballer Andrej Lazarov.

"I want to express my condolences to the Skopje club, Lazarov's family and the relatives of all the victims of this tragic event, which we hope will be over with and no more lives will be lost," Duka wrote.


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