Tragedy: Teammates Die the Same Night

Two teammates from Russian amateur club POZ-Progress were found dead the same night. The incident has shocked the football community.

Teammates Die the Same Night

Jan Zjuravlev (32) and Danil Khilobok (33), players for POZ-Progress, tragically passed away in their sleep last weekend. The club is based in Verkhnjaja Pyshma, near Yekaterinburg.

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Support from Club and Family

The club shared the tragic news on the Russian platform VKontakte. The comments section is filled with condolences, including a heartbreaking message from Zjuravlev’s mother:

“My son, how will we live without you?”

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Unexpected Passing

According to Russian news agency Tass, Zjuravlev’s mother said he died of cardiac arrest in his sleep despite having no health issues. Khilobok’s relatives confirmed he also died in his sleep.

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Unconfirmed Reports of Poisoning

Russian outlet Mash reported that the players might have died due to poisoning from an unknown substance after training. However, this has not been confirmed.

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Forensic Investigation Underway

Several media sources state that a forensic examination has been ordered. Independent Russian outlet Meduza reports that the families and POZ-Progress management refuse to comment on the possible cause of death.