Football club mourns

St Venera Lightnings FC are in mourning following the sudden death of Graziella Fenech announced on August 24. In a statement, Colin Calleja, the club secretary, said: "Graziella Fenech was a regular player with the club's women's football team and,...

St Venera Lightnings FC are in mourning following the sudden death of Graziella Fenech announced on August 24.

In a statement, Colin Calleja, the club secretary, said: "Graziella Fenech was a regular player with the club's women's football team and, consequently, Graziella's loss will not only be felt by her team mates but also by all the coaching staff and the committees of the nursery and the club.

"Graziella was a girl that loved football and sports in general, and this should act as an example for all youths. I, on behalf of the committee, members, coaching staff, and players of St Venera Lightnings F.C., would like to express my sympathy towards Graziella Fenech's family during these difficult moments."

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