Female football athlete Madalena Galego, 19 years old, died following a road accident involving a car crash. The young woman played for Grupo União Sport, a club that confirmed her death through an official statement.
The young woman's death caused a wave of consternation in the world of Portuguese football. Several clubs and sports associations posted messages of grief on social media, expressing solidarity with Madalena Galego's family and friends.
The tragedy occurred as Madalena was turning 19, which made the loss even more painful for the sports community. Grupo União Sport, a club from Ribeira Brava in Madeira, lost one of its young promises of women's football.




