Footballer shot dead at just 20 as dad issues heartbreaking statementYoung footballer Hugo Mosshagen was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead after police were called to an incident on SaturdayView Image A goalkeeper in Sweden has been shot dead (Image: Western Mail)A goalkeeper in Sweden has been shot dead at the age of 20 as his father pays tribute in a heartbreaking statement. Aspiring footballer Hugo Mosshagen played for Swedish fourth-tier side BK Forward and dreamt of a successful football career. Police were called to the incident in a residential area west of the city just before midnight on Saturday. The young player was then taken to hospital and later pronounced dead. One second you’re really angry and the next you’re sad because you’ve lost one of your children in a completely unnecessary way.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 18:27 UTC