English football pay tribute with thousands of pounds raised by fans after talented 19 year old player Vini Desouza sadly dies.
Earlier this week, National League North club Warrington Town reported the passing of the youth team player, who they described ‘a well respected and much-loved member of the club, and we send our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this time.’
A JustGiving page was set up, and in just a few days, over £13,400, at the time of writing, has been donated to help Desouza’s family in covering funeral costs.
Warrington Town are saddened to report the passing of youth team player Vini Desouza.
Vini was a well respected and much-loved member of the club, and we send our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this time.
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— Warrington Town FC (@theyellows) February 24, 2025
To all our times on the pitch and the bench together, no one took a freekick better than this guy, you will be heavily missed
Help raise £1000 to support Vini Desouza’s family in covering funeral costs Please #donate on @justgiving and RT https://t.co/5n2EGx0lCY
— reuben (@reubzn7) February 24, 2025
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Warrington Town FC are raising funds to support the family of young player Vini Desouza, who sadly passed away at the age of just 19.
His family, based in Walkden near Manchester, are understandably heartbroken and we would like to raise anything we can to help them meet the funeral costs.
A bucket collection will also be held at the upcoming home game against Scarborough Athletic.
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Warrington Town are saddened to report the passing of youth team player Vini Desouza.
The 19-year-old joined the club in 2023 and made an immediate impact with his fantastic technical ability, and has been a prominent part of the club’s youth set-up.
Born in Brazil, Vini grew up in Portugal before moving to Walkden near Manchester 10 years ago.
Scorer of the most spectacular goals, Vini was a well respected, much loved member of the club, and his ability earned him a place training with the first team despite his young age.
He played for the first team last season in the Cheshire Senior Cup against Cheadle Town, and trained regularly with the first team, appearing in numerous pre-season friendlies over the past couple of seasons.
This season, Desouza scored seven goals in 13 appearances for the Under 21s, who currently sit top of the North West Development League.
Over the past two seasons, Desouza has contributed 17 goals in 12 assists in 42 appearances from midfield across the Under 18s and Under 21s.
The Under 21s team bravely went ahead with their game away at Macclesfield yesterday, less than 24 hours after finding out about their team-mate’s passing, winning 4-1 in tribute to him.
Team-mate Sam Gill paid tribute: “Vini was a well loved and much valued player in our team. He grew into his character as his time at Warrington went on, and all of the lads had so much respect for him.
“He was an extremely talented footballer with so much ability, had a major impact coming in with us and consequently earning his space for training and playing matches with the first team.
“Vini is someone who will be missed dearly, both on the pitch and more importantly his character in the changing rooms and outside of football. We will all miss him and we send our condolences to his family at this difficult time.”
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English football pay tribute with thousands raised by fans after talented 19 year old player Vini Desouza dies…
@chorleyfc: Our thoughts are with everybody at Warrington Town and Vini’s family and friends. 
@MorecambeFC: We’re so sorry to hear this awful news. Sending our deepest condolences as well as our thoughts and love to Vini’s family, friends and the Warrington Town family 
@southport_fc: Sending our deepest condolences to all family and friends. Rest in Peace Vini 
@LaticsOfficial: All our thoughts are with everyone at the club as well as Vini’s friends and family. 
@Buxton_FC: Sending love from all at the Bucks. 
@OfficialKAFC: All of our thoughts are with Vini’s friends, family & everyone at Warrington Town.
@Basfordutdfc: Our thoughts are with everyone at Warrington Town, Vini’s family and friends during this difficult time.
@Matlock_TownFC: Our thoughts go out to Vini’s family, friends and everybody at @theyellows at this most difficult of times
@MarineAFC: All our thoughts are with Vini’s friends and family, and everyone at Warrington Town at this time.
@ACFC1916: Our thoughts and condolences are with Vini’s family & friends. Rest in peace Vini.
@ROFCOfficial: Sending our deepest condolences to all at Warrington and Vini’s family and friends 
RIP Vini
@AFCFylde: Our thoughts are with everyone at the club and Vini’s friends and family.
@radcliffeboro: Everyone at Radcliffe sends their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and all at Warrington Town at this difficult time. RIP, young man
@AthertonLRFC: Everyone at Atherton LR sends their condolences to Vini’s friends, family and to the club, may he rest in peace
@IrlamFC: Sad news. Vini was an Irlam FC U18 player in 2022. A nice young lad and talented player. Our condolences and thoughts to Vini’s family and friends. RIP Vini 
@Skemutdofficial: Sending our deepest condolences to everyone at Warrington Town, Vini’s family and friends at this sad time. From all at Skelmersdale United
@StalyCelticFC: Rest in peace Vini from everyone at Celtic and @StalyCelticFC21. Our thoughts are with you all
@LinnetsYouth: Our thoughts are with Vini’s friends, family and everyone at Warrington Town
@north_walkdenfc: North Walkden FC would like to offer our sincere condolences to family/friends of one of our former players Vini Desouza. Our prayers go out to all who have been affected by this tragic loss. Out of respect we shall be holding a minutes silence at all our matches this weekend.
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