Bayern Munich goalkeeper, Sven Ulreich has reportedly announced the death of his six-year-old son.
On Friday, Ulreich, 36, revealed the devastating news that his son Leo had lost his fight against a life-threatening illness.
The German said in a statement on social media: “It is with deep sadness that we would like to announce today that our son Len passed away a few weeks ago after a long, serious illness.
“The decision to make this public now is incredibly difficult for us – however, it is an important step for us as a family to create clarity in our environment and also in the public eye.
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“Together with our daughter, we are now trying to find our way back to life step by step.
“Special thanks go to our families, friends, and FC Bayern Munich for their discretion and great support over the past few months – that means a lot to us.
“We ask the public and media representatives to be considerate and respect our privacy. We kindly ask you to refrain from further inquiries or statements. Lisa & Sven.”
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