Athletic Bilbao's LaLiga game against Granada abandoned after fan dies

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

ANKARA (AA) – Athletic Bilbao's Spanish LaLiga week 16 football game against Granada was abandoned after a fan died in the stands on Sunday.

The game was suspended in the 17th minute of play due to the death of a Granada fan at Los Carmenes, with mutual agreement between both clubs, LaLiga and the match referee, according to a Bilbao statement.

A Granada fan suffered a cardiac arrest in the stands and unfortunately, the medical services were unable to resuscitate him, the Spanish side wrote.

“We're deeply saddened by the passing of a fan at today's match and we send our sincerest condolences to the entire Granada family," said Bilbao president Jon Uriarte. "It was a pity that the match was called off, but there is nothing more important than a person's life. We are working with LaLiga and the refereeing bodies to find a date for the match to resume."

Athletic was leading the game with Inaki Williams' goal in the 6th minute.