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25-Year-Old Footballer Alex Fletcher Forced To Retire After Terrifying Collision With Advertising Hoarding Left Him In A Coma

Alex Fletcher suffered a horrific accident putting him in a coma for nearly a year. He did make a comeback on the field but announced retirement from football at the end of the season.

25-Year-Old Footballer Alex Fletcher Forced To Retire After Terrifying Collision With Advertising Hoarding Left Him In A Coma

After going through a lot on and off the field, 25-year-old Alex Fletcher had to announce his retirement from football. The star striker was at the peak of his career and suffered a horrific accident while playing for Bath City in a National League South clash against Dulwich Hamlet. Fletcher had to undergo emergency surgery before having to relearn to walk. The incident put him in a coma for nearly a year. He did make a comeback on the field but announced retirement from football at the end of the season.  His side Weston-super-Mare confirmed the news as he shared a post of retirement on Instagram. Gallery Stand Collapses With Spectators In Bengaluru Football Stadium During A Local League Match, Casualties Narrowly Avoided (Watch Video).

25-Year-Old Footballer Alex Fletcher Forced To Retire

Alex Fletcher's Heartfelt Announcement

 

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Post Shared by Alex Fletcher after making his return to the Football field

 

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