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Tributes pour in for UK footballer who died of heart attack while playing in Dubai

Alfie Nunn, 35, functioned as a realty representative at Haus & & Haus

A previous British footballer experienced a ‘unexpected cardiovascular disease on a pitch’ while playing in Dubai.

Homages have actually gathered for Alfie Nunn, 35, that passed away while playing football in Dubai. Nunn moved to Dubai a couple of years ago to look for a job in the realty industry. He functioned as a realty representative for Haus & & Haus.

Initially from London, Nunn bet numerous southeast London and also Kent clubs, consisting of Fisher FC and also Beckenham Community.

Nunn’s good friends and also coworkers stated they remained in a state of shock. “It’s yet to sink in. He was so healthy and also energetic,” stated among them.

A previous associate defined the previous demonstrator as a guy with a pleasant personality that was enjoyed and also appreciated by every person at the office.

In a declaration, Fisher FC stated: “We have actually been notified that previous Fish midfielder Alfie Nunn, that consistently included throughout the 2015/16 period, has actually died after experiencing a cardiac arrest while playing in Dubai. Our ideas are with Alfie’s friends and family at this unfortunate time.”

Beckenham Community tweeted: “Our captain throughout the great times was constantly a good friend to every person. Heartbreaking information to listen to that Alfie Nunn has actually so unfortunately died. Alfie captained Becks throughout our treble win in 2014. Our acknowledgements and also ideas head out to Alfie’s household. Relax In Tranquility, Alfie.”

Nunn matured in South London and also bet the Bermondsey and also Rotherhithe Main Colleges area side prior to relocating via young people football and also standing for Croydon in the Isthmian Organization as a young adult.

He played under previous Fisher supervisor Dean Harrison at Stansfeld and afterwards Beckenham Community prior to associating Dean by transferring to Fisher in 2015 after brief spells at Whitstable Community and also Erith & & Gazebo. Prior to leaving for some time at Canterbury City, he made 21 looks for the Fish that period in the group.

Nunn’s previous instructor at Croydon FC, Kris Hollidge, tweeted: “This has actually done me today, what a man. Relax in tranquility, Alfie, constantly grinning, bantering. It was an enjoyment to use the very same side as he came via as an 18-year-old at Croydon FC and also versus him sometimes for different clubs.”

Good friend Bobby Holley tweeted: “slit companion, so stunned to hear you passing. I had the satisfaction to play football with and also versus you, sending my love to you and also your household.”

Adam Wadmore tweeted: “slit Alfie Nunn outright satisfaction to recognize and also have fun with, so gutted, to state the least, yet no question he was among a kind, and also every person that recognized Alfie recognizes what a ruby he was. Split my bro.”

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