LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid reacts during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on May 05, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around Europe remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
⚠️ Football world in shock.
Ferland Mendy, Real Madrid’s dynamic left-back and a key figure in the club’s recent successes, has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition following a violent car crash on the outskirts of Madrid late Tuesday evening.
According to local authorities, the accident occurred around 8:45 p.m. on the M-50 motorway near Getafe, when Mendy’s vehicle reportedly lost control and collided with a guardrail before being struck by an oncoming vehicle. Emergency crews were on the scene within minutes and confirmed the 30-year-old was found unconscious and suffering from severe head trauma and internal injuries.
🚑 He was immediately transported to Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, where he is currently in the intensive care unit. Doctors describe his condition as “critical but stable,” and have said the next few hours are “crucial for his recovery.”
🌍 Worldwide Reactions Pour In
Fans across the globe have taken to social media, using hashtags like #PrayForMendy and #ForçaFerland, flooding timelines with emotional messages and tributes.
🗣️ “We are devastated. Our thoughts are with Ferland and his family,” said Real Madrid in an official club statement.
💬 “One of the strongest warriors I know. He’ll fight this like he always fights on the pitch,” tweeted teammate Vinícius Júnior.
The French Football Federation also released a message of support, calling Mendy “a vital member of the French national team and a source of inspiration to many.”
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