Guo Jiaxuan, a talented 18-year-old footballer from China, tragically passed away after a horrific training accident.
The promising young player, who was once part of Bayern Munich’s international development program, was struck in the face during a training camp in Spain.
This impact led to severe head injuries that ultimately claimed his life.
His passing has not only devastated his family but also sparked a wave of accusations against football officials, who have come under fire for allegedly mishandling the situation.
The Chain of Events Leading to His Death
Guo’s family has been outspoken about the way the situation was handled after the accident.
Despite doctors’ recommendation to end life support and perform an autopsy, the family fought for Guo to be repatriated to China for further treatment.
Sadly, their efforts were in vain, as Guo passed away in Beijing just hours before his 19th birthday.
His brother, Guo Jiayi, has criticized both Beijing Guoan (Guo’s club) and the Beijing Football Association (BFA), accusing them of neglecting to cover the medical expenses and questioning whether appropriate insurance coverage was in place.
Jiayi also claimed that his repeated requests to receive video footage of the incident were ignored by the BFA.
Furthermore, he criticized the authorities for their lack of support during Guo’s time in critical condition, noting that officials only arrived after his brother had already passed away.
Jiayi’s emotional statement revealed how the family was informed of Guo’s deteriorating health and the devastating moment he learned of his brother’s death.
Guo’s Early Career and Bayern Munich’s Tribute
Guo Jiaxuan had shown immense promise in his football career.
He had represented China at the under-17 level and earned a spot in Bayern Munich’s World Squad, an international program aimed at identifying and developing talented players.
His tragic accident occurred during a training match in Spain on February 6th, where he suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage—a type of stroke caused by brain bleeding.
Doctors in Madrid quickly diagnosed him with brain death, and despite efforts to save him, Guo passed away weeks later.
Bayern Munich, in particular, mourned the loss of the young player, who had been part of their World Squad just a year earlier.
The club expressed their heartfelt condolences, praising Guo’s abilities and offering support to his grieving family.
Their statement emphasized the club’s sorrow at losing such a promising talent and extended their thoughts to his loved ones.
The Investigation and Ongoing Questions
In the aftermath of Guo’s tragic passing, his family continues to seek answers.
Jiayi has criticized both the BFA and Guoan for failing to provide sufficient support or transparency regarding the accident and its aftermath.
The South China Morning Post reported last month that the BFA had not provided clear evidence of medical insurance coverage, and there were delays in sharing details about the rescue process that took place following the incident.
While the BFA expressed their condolences and promised to provide medical resources and assistance to the family, their response has done little to quell the anger surrounding Guo’s death.
As the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his accident continues, the family remains determined to seek justice for the young player who had his entire life ahead of him.