The world of football has gone into mourning following the death of Fabian O’Neill at the age of 49.
The veteran attacking midfielder from Juventus, Cagliari and Perugia, among others, was hospitalized for several days in the intensive care unit of the Medica Uruguay clinic in Montevideo.
About his health problems associated with alcoholism, it became known 2.5 years ago. The Uruguayan national team player presented with acute cirrhosis of the liver.
His resume
Born October 14, 1973 in Paso de los Toros, he arrived in Cagliari in 1995. This was followed by a move to the Bianconeri, where he played from 2000 to 2002, until Perugia and a return to Cagliari.
In total, in Serie A, he played 115 matches, scoring 11 goals and giving 4 assists, and ended his career at Nacional Uruguay in 2003.
O’Neal made 120 appearances for the Sardinian Rossoblo, scoring twelve goals between 1995 and 2000.
I am proud that I could admire your genius nearby: pure, crystal, like the most precious diamonds.
Ci hai fatto innamorare della tua classe, Cagliari non ha mai messo di voler bene al suo Mago con la “10” sulle spalle.
Riposa in pace, Fabian. Per semper uno di noi. pic.twitter.com/5qqhnoQabJ
— Cagliari Calcio (@CagliariCalcio) December 25, 2022
Cagliari, who have already inducted him into their Hall of Fame, said goodbye to their former player with an emotional message on Twitter:
“I am proud that I was able to admire your genius up close: pure, crystal, like the most precious diamonds. You made us fall in love with your class, Cagliari never stopped loving his Magician with a ten on his shoulders. Rest in peace, Fabian. Forever one of us.”
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