Karim Gazzetta dead at 27: Swiss football mourns as former international star dies after jumping from building
SWISS football are mourning the tragic loss of former international Karim Gazzetta.
The 27-year-old sadly jumped from a building and took his own life.
GettyGazzetta tragically lost his life on Monday morning[/caption]
The Sarajevo Times reports he lost his life in Kneza Viseslava Street earlier this morning.
Gazzetta has been playing in his home country for the majority of his career, although he joined Bosnian side HSK Zrinjski Mostar in 2022.
An injury restricted him to just one appearance for Zrinjski in the Premier League, with the issue forcing him to miss half the season.
He has been been capped at every age level for Switzerland up to Under-20s.
Servette FC, Gazzetta’s first club, released a statement on Twitter.
It said: “The Servettienne family mourns today the disappearance of 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝘇𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮 , child of the club.
“To his loved ones, his family, we send our most sincere condolences and our support.
“Rest in peace Karim. ”
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Meanwhile, Swiss Football League also released a statement:
They said: “The Swiss Football League mourns the death of former M20 international Karim Gazzetta, who died tragically in Bosnia, and sends its most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”
