Thursday brought some closure to the tragic news surrounding Argentinian football player Emiliano Sala. The 28-year-old had been missing since 21 January when a plane carrying him to England disappeared over the Channel.
Breaking: @dorsetpolice confirm body recovered from plane in English Channel is @CardiffCityFC striker Emiliano Sala.
Dorset police: “The families of Mr Sala and Mr Ibbotson have been updated with this news and will be supported by specially-trained liaison officers.”
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) February 7, 2019
After weeks of searching, the plane’s wreckage was found at the bottom of the English Channel. Yesterday, investigators recovered a body from the wreckage and transported it to Britain for identification. The BCC reported that Dorset Police had confirmed the body as that of Sala.
Even as this tragedy heads towards a conclusion, there were reports this week that Sala’s former club, Nantes, had made demands that Cardiff City pay his £15m transfer fee.
Rest in peace Emiliano Sala. May God grant you eternal rest. pic.twitter.com/4vYZwQRkQv
— Pamzy_ (@pamigbins10) February 8, 2019