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Tragedy as footballer, 19, dies from suspected heart attack In Italy (photos) by WiszyFraud(op): 8:31pm On Jul 08, 2021*

The tragic death of a 19-year-old winger playing in Serie D has plunged Italian football into mourning following a suspected heart attack only days after he tested positive for coronavirus

Italian football has been rocked by the death of teenager Marco Tampwo following a suspected heart attack.

Tampwo, 19, was a promising midfielder who had only joined Serie D club Atletico Terme Fiuggi last month from Tuscan fourth-tier side US Pianese.

The Sun reports that the player had tested positive for Covid-19 just a few days before and was isolating in his family home in Mentana, Rome, when he felt unwell on Sunday.

The Rome-born youngster’s parents called an ambulance but paramedics were unable to save him, with initial reports believing a heart-attack to be the cause of his saddening death.

Club side Terme Fiuggi said: “President Davide Ciaccia and the entire club mourn the death of our player Marco Tampwo.

“He only joined us a few weeks ago, but has left us prematurely aged just nineteen.

“We have no words to describe a tragedy such as this. Farewell Marco.”

His former club Pianese also commented: “Marco spent two seasons with us, and made his debut in Serie D.

“He then transferred to Terne Fiuggi to be closer to his home. Such a tragedy is beyond description.

“All at US Pianese strongly embrace his family. Rest in peace, Marco.”

Tampwo’s parents had moved to Italy from the Congo.

The teenager had played for Pianese for two seasons before reportedly making the move to his new side in order to get closer to home.