A soccer player has tragically died weeks after he was brutally attacked by several people on the field during a soccer game in Oxnard, California earlier this month.
The man was only 29 years old.
According to New York Postthe scuffle occurred around 11 a.m. on July 10 at Oxnard High School — about 90 minutes west of downtown Los Angeles — when Misael Sanchez reportedly beaten by opposing players and spectators after an argument over a referee’s call.
The assault left Sanchez badly injured and unresponsive on the pitch. EMT took him to a local hospital, Ventura County Medical Center.
Sadly, 15 days later, the family announced Sanchez’s death. The cause of death will be determined during an autopsy.
“My family is heartbroken and still in disbelief as we expected a bright future for him,” the family said Monday via GoFundMe.
“Misael was assaulted by multiple assailants on July 10, 2022 and left in critical condition. We weren’t ready for this type of farewell.”
The family is now asking for prayers and donations to cover Sanchez’s funeral.
“Thank you for the love, support and prayers.”
The Oxnard Police Department has arrested a 46-year-old man suspected of involvement in the fatal scuffle. They are still looking for others who may have been involved.
