A Segunda División fixture between Ceuta and Almeria was abruptly halted and later abandoned on Sunday after a 73‑year‑old Ceuta supporter fell ill in the stands and subsequently died, the Spanish league confirmed
Sudden stop to play and frantic medical response
The referee brought the match to a standstill around the 20th minute as medical teams rushed into the crowd to attend the stricken spectator.
Play briefly resumed more than ten minutes later after the fan was carried out on a stretcher, but the mood in the stadium had shifted dramatically.
Halftime announcement and decision to abandon
At halftime, officials announced the supporter’s death, and the referee then called the game off, leaving players and fans stunned. Spanish media had first reported the incident and the league later verified the tragic news
Aftermath and next steps
No new date for the fixture has been set by the Spanish league, and both clubs are expected to issue statements as they and supporters process the loss. The match will be remembered not for the scoreline but for the somber scenes that brought football to an immediate, respectful halt.
