Former Chelsea star Michael Ballack’s son, Emilio, dies aged 18 in quad crash

Originally posted on BenchWarmers | By Neville O'Donoghue | Last updated 8/5/21

Just awful news, we’re hearing former Chelsea and Bayern Munich player Michael Ballack’s son has passed away at just 18 years of age in a quad crash while on holidays in Portugal. Our thoughts go out to the former German midfielder and he’s family Heartbreaking to hear, Emilio Ballack a tragic loss of life.

Our thoughts are with Michael Ballack and his family after his son Emilio was killed in an accident overnight. (via @MirrorFootball).

RIP. pic.twitter.com/63YaQEeB0p

— SPORF (@Sporf) August 5, 2021

Former Chelsea star Michael Ballack’s son, Emilio, killed aged 18 in quad crash. Our condolences to Michael and his family.

RIP Emilio

— Football For All (@FootballlForAll) August 5, 2021

Heartbreaking R. I. P to Michael Ballack's son, only 18
pic.twitter.com/xY1CI6oqe2

— Chelsea Lookback (@1JamesCHELSEA) August 5, 2021

Heartbreaking to hear about Michael Ballack Son who died in a Quad Accident

RIP young lad#Chelsea #Ballack pic.twitter.com/mOEBLNtkeo

— ConciergeOfCrime (@ChelsForLife32) August 5, 2021

What a player the German midfielder was, but I’m sure no one is thinking of that right now and everyone will have his son in their hearts, that is something awful that no parent should have to go through in life.

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