Chinese Football Talent Guo Jiaxuan Dies Following Training Match Injury

The 18-year-old, once part of FC Bayern's World Squad, suffered fatal head injuries during a match in Madrid, prompting calls for accountability from his family.

Guo Jiaxuan, an 18-year-old rising football star, passed away on March 19, 2025, from severe head injuries sustained during a training match in Madrid on February 6, 2025.
The injury occurred when Guo collided with an opponent's knee, resulting in a brain hemorrhage and subsequent declaration of brain death in Spain.
Guo's family has criticized Beijing Guoan and the Beijing Football Association for inadequate support and demanded transparency, including access to video footage and medical records.
Beijing Guoan has pledged to investigate the incident and provide assistance to Guo's family, while experts analyze video footage to clarify the circumstances of the accident.
Guo, recognized as a top talent in China's U17 national team and Beijing Guoan's U19 squad, trained with FC Bayern's World Squad in 2023 and was considered one of China's brightest football prospects.

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