Nantes' Argentinian forward Emiliano Sala celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Nantes (FC) and Guingamp (EAG), on November 4, 2018, at the La Beaujoire stadium in Nantes, western France. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/Getty Images)
The body found on the wreckage of the aircraft by the rescue team has been confirmed to be that of the 28-year-old striker, Emiliano Sala.
The plane was discovered on the seabed of the English Channel last Sunday by a retinue of private underwater search team.
Emiliano Sala and pilot, David Ibbotson were the only two passengers aboard the Piper Malibu aircraft which crashed between Nantes and Cardiff on January 21.
Dorset Police confirmed in a statement, “the body brought to Portland Port today has been formally identified by HM Coroner for Dorset as that of professional footballer Emiliano Sala.
“The families of Mr Sala and pilot David Ibbotson have been updated. Our thoughts remain with them all.”
Fulham has signed Alex Iwobi from Everton late on deadline day in deal worth up…
Chelsea has signed Ecuadorian international, Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Hove Albion in an eight-year…
Anthony Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius in the seventh round on Saturday at the O2…
Cristiano Ronaldo's brace inspired Al Nassr to a remarkable victory in the Arab Club Champions…
Manchester City began their title defence with an emphatic away win against Burnley. Erling Haaland…
Cristiano Ronaldo's 75th-minute converted penalty was enough to take Al-Nassr to their debut final of…