The Chinese club of Aaron Boupendza played the same day of his death

The club, the employees and supporters of the Chinese Zhejiang FC club are still in shock from the death of Aaron Boupendza (28 years old). The Gabonese international died yesterday after a fall from his balcony located on the 11th floor of a Hangzhou megalopolis building. Local police have concluded that accidental death. However, this drama did not seem to touch the club's management, any more than the leaders of A Chinese Super League, who maintained the championship match before being played the same evening at home against Meizhou Hakka. The meeting ended with a 2-2 draw, all in a heavy atmosphere, reports The Parisian.

Messages of misunderstanding have flourished on social networks. “Shouldn't this match have been postponed?” »» Written an internet user, when another criticizes the organization of the championship. “The Super League is very amateur. »» None of the Zhejiang FC foreign players played and supporters even sang the name of Boupendza. Some also brandished his jersey, others lit the flash of their phone as a tribute. After the final whistle, a discussion took place between members of the fans and the players accompanied by the technical staff. The latter seemed embarrassed by the situation, like the captain who refused an interview. “I'm sorry, it's not a lack of respect for you. But I really have nothing to say. »» The Spanish coach, Raul Caneda, did not lead widely saying that he had “Nothing to say about the match. Football has no place in such a context. »»