A former Arsenal youth player, Billy Vigar, died at 21 following a severe brain injury sustained during a non-league match for Chichester City. The incident occurred when he collided with a concrete wall while attempting to keep a ball in play. Despite being placed in an induced coma and undergoing surgery, Vigar passed away on Thursday. Chichester City Football Club expressed deep sorrow and requested privacy for his family, while Arsenal also mourned the loss of their former academy graduate.
Chichester City Football Club released a statement on social media acknowledging the tragic loss, stating,