25-Year-old Anton Walkes Dies in Boat Crash: Anton Walkes, a former defender for Tottenham and Portsmouth, passed away at 25. The team Walkes played for in Major League Soccer in 2022, Charlotte FC, announced his passing on Thursday in south Florida.
According to The Miami Herald, Walkes was unconscious on Wednesday after two vessels crashed close to Miami Marine Stadium. He was given CPR and transferred to the hospital, but he eventually passed away. According to the Charlotte Observer, Wilkes was in Florida for a pre-season training session with Charlotte FC.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes.
The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time 💙 pic.twitter.com/NCPvFU4A6v
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 19, 2023
Walkes, a London native, advanced through the Spurs academy before making his debut and only appearance for the team in a Carabao Cup match against Gillingham in 2016. He then spent two years at Portsmouth.
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The terrible death of Anton Walkes has left everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment in shock, according to Charlotte FC owner David Tepper. He was an outstanding son, father, friend, and teammate whose positive outlook on life influenced everyone he encountered.
“Anton represented Charlotte FC to the highest standards on and off the field, making those around him better people in all facets of life. Many people will miss him dearly, and our thoughts and prayers are with Anton’s family during this difficult time. The club extends its unwavering support to everyone who is sad.
Before the 2022 season, Charlotte FC acquired Walkes, who played 24 times for them as they finished ninth in the Eastern Conference. He had previously played for Atlanta United in the MLS. “We are heartbroken over the passing of Anton Walkes, a truly amazing parent, caring guy, and outstanding human being,” continued Charlotte’s sporting director Zoran Krneta.
“Anton personified what it means to be a member of Charlotte Football Club, and this tragedy has devastated our entire community,” the statement continued. We’ll never forget the difference he made in the locker room and around Charlotte. During this challenging moment, we are thinking of his lovely family and will do everything in our power to support them.
There are no words to adequately express the sadness felt by everyone in Major League Soccer following the untimely death of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC, according to a statement from the league. The fans and teammates adored Anton because he was a talented and committed athlete.
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We sincerely sympathize with his partner, family, friends, and the Charlotte FC community. MLS and Charlotte FC are working together to give players and families the tools and assistance they might require during this heartbreaking time.
Also paying respect to Walkes was Tottenham, which posted on Twitter, “We are profoundly saddened to learn of the demise of former player, Anton Walkes.” “Everyone at the Club is thinking about his family and friends at this unfortunate time,” the statement reads.