A young life brimming with potential has been tragically cut short, as Chinese youth footballer Guo Jiaxuan passed away following a severe head injury sustained during training in Spain. Hobnob News reports on the heartbreaking loss and the unanswered questions surrounding the incident.
Guo Jiaxuan, a rising star in Chinese football, fell into a coma last month after an accident during a training match between the Beijing men’s U-20 team and Spanish side RC Alcobendas in Madrid. Declared “brain dead” by a local hospital, he was subsequently transferred to Beijing Tiantan Hospital in China for further care.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Guo succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday evening, just a day shy of his nineteenth birthday. His club, Beijing Guoan, where he played for the U-19 team, announced his passing in a poignant social media post. “We’ve lost a child who loves football. May Jiaxuan rest in peace!” the club wrote. “The club will continue to do its utmost to properly handle the aftermath and provide all necessary help and support to Guo Jiaxuan’s family.”
Guo’s talent had already garnered recognition, having been selected for China’s U-17 team in 2023 and participating in the FC Bayern World Squad project run by Germany’s renowned club. His brother, in a touching tribute on social media, posted a black-and-white photo of the young defender, captioning it: “He’ll forever be frozen on the last day of his 18th year.”
The circumstances surrounding Guo’s injury remain shrouded in uncertainty, and his family is demanding answers. They have accused the Beijing Football Association of withholding crucial information and failing to communicate effectively with them. Specifically, they have requested video footage of the match, details of Guo’s medical treatment prior to hospitalization, and information regarding his insurance.
“We just want the truth and justice,” Guo’s brother wrote on social media, expressing the family’s frustration and grief.
In response, the Beijing FA released an online statement explaining their decision to refrain from “continuously disclosing information” was to “avoid irrelevant personnel interfering with medical work, and taking into account the feelings of family members.” The association added that they have now obtained video footage of the match and are organizing experts to analyze it. “We have made every effort to coordinate medical resources for treatment and meet the needs of his family as much as possible,” the Beijing FA stated.
The loss of Guo Jiaxuan has sent shockwaves through the Chinese football community, highlighting the fragility of life and the importance of transparency and accountability in sports. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on providing answers to the grieving family and ensuring that such a tragedy is prevented in the future. Hobnob News will continue to monitor this developing story.
