FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid tribute to the late Jayden Adams following the South African soccer player’s death at age 25.
“It’s so incredibly sad to hear that South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away just weeks after featuring in his nation’s historic World Cup campaign,” Infantino, 56, said in a statement on Saturday, July 11. “My thoughts and condolences, as well as those of everyone at FIFA and the global football community, are with his family, friends and teammates.”
The FIFA executive added, “The Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star will be so...
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