Emiliano Sala's Father dies three months after son's death

Tribute to Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala before a Ligue 1 match in France - Getty

The father of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala, who was killed in a plane crash earlier this year, has died three months after his son.


Horacio Sala, 58, suffered a heart attack on Friday, his friend and president of his local club confirmed.

Daniel Ribero, from San Martin de Progreso, told C5N TV channel that Mr Sala had passed away before doctors arrived at his home in Progreso.

Emiliano Sala's plane crashed en route to Cardiff after leaving from France.

In a statement, Cardiff City said the club offered its "deepest condolences" to Mr Sala's friends and family.

"They are very much in the thoughts of us all at this difficult time," a spokesman said.

Air accident investigators are still looking into why the Piper Malibu plane carrying Sala to Cardiff for his first training session crashed.

The light aircraft was piloted by Mr Ibbotson, from Crowle, North Lincolnshire, whose body has not been found.