Archive Photography of February 13, 2025 of the then player of the team El Nacional Marcos Olmedo during a match in Quito (Ecuador).
Photo: EFE – JOSE JACOME
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The footballer Marcos Olmedowho played in the Mushuc Man of the first division of Ecuador, He died this Sunday In a traffic accident registered in the province of Esmeraldas, border with Colombiaa fact that their team, the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) and other clubs in the country have lamented.
“With deep regret we regret to inform the death of our beloved player Marcos Olmedo. Our sincere condolences to your family and loved ones in this moment of pain. Rest in peace, Marcos, ”wrote Mushuc Runa in his X account.
The Ecuadorian Football Federation also lamented in a statement the death of Olmedo and recalled that the player had also defended “the shirts of Aucas, America from Quito, Macará, League of Quito and El Nacionalwith which he was champion of the Ecuador Cup 2024. ”
“We express our most felt condolences to his family, his companions and all who are part of the Mushuc Manas well as to the country's sports community, ”the FEF added in its condolences note.
According to information from ECU-911, this morning there was a clash between two vehicles on a road in the town of Quinindé, in the center of Esmeraldas, where in addition to Olmedo Two other men who were between 30 and 34 years old died.
The 26 -year -old After reaching the 2024 title of the Ecuador Cup with El Nacionalthis year became part of the Mushuc Runa Sensation staff in the recent group phase of the South American Cup, in which it remained as the best of all participating teams.
“What sadness. My condolences to family, friends and companions of Marcos Olmedo. Rest in peace”, He wrote in his X account the president of the Ligapro, Miguel Ángel Loor.
Other Ecuadorian teams such as El Nacional, Aucas, League of Quito, Barcelona and Independiente del Valle also regretted the death of the footballer.
“Today we said goodbye with deep regret to a warrior who marked our history and who returned the glory with a star after 18 years of waiting. His effort, delivery and love for this shirt will remain forever in the memory of the Creole fan”, Said the National in a statement.
At the site of the incident, traffic agents and police collect indications to determine what were the causes of the clash between the two vehicles.
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