Official: Arsenal will wear black armbands against Newcastle to commemorate the dead former youth training player

Sports 12:23am, 29 September 2025 142
According to official news, Arsenal will wear black armbands against Newcastle to commemorate the dead former youth training player Billy Vega.

Arsenal official wrote: "This afternoon we will wear black armbands to remember Billy Vega. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in peace, Billy ❤️"

The Chichester City Club of the English semi-professional league issued an obituary, announcing that the player Billy Vega died of serious head injuries and failed treatment. He was only 21 years old.

According to reports, he hit a concrete wall on the sidelines after saving the ball during the game, causing serious injuries.