Ex-International Footballer, 33, Dies in Hospital After Horror Motorbike Crash
- Marios Oikonomou, a former international footballer aged 33, died nine days after a motorbike accident in Ioannina, Greece, on May 23, when he collided with a car performing a U-turn.
- Oikonomou sustained severe head injuries in the accident and passed away in hospital after undergoing emergency surgery.
- The crash happened on a central road near Hatzikosta Hospital, and an official investigation by Greek authorities is ongoing.
- Oikonomou played for clubs including PAS Giannina, Cagliari, Bologna, AEK Athens, Copenhagen, and Sampdoria and earned six caps for Greece; multiple clubs have expressed condolences and paid tribute.
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Former Greek footballer Marios Oikonomou has died at the age of 33 as a result of injuries sustained in a serious car accident on May 23rd. Since then he has been...
On Monday Marios Oikonomou died. The defender remained hospitalized for several days for injuries sustained in a traffic accident that occurred on 23 May in the city of Ioannina, Greece.Oikonomou was driving a motorcycle when he collided with a car.After the crash he was rushed to the hospital, where he entered with serious head injuries.The footballer was subjected to surgical intervention, but his condition remained critical.He died nine days …
International footballer dies aged 33 nine days after motorbike accident
Marios Oikonomou has sadly died aged 33 (Picture: Getty Images) Greece international Marios Oikonomou has tragically died at 33 years old, nine days after a motorbike accident. Oikonomou was riding a motorbike when he was hit by a car performing a U-turn in his home town of Ioannina in Greece on May 23. The former defender underwent surgery and had been in an induced coma in hospital before his death was confirmed on Monday June 1. The footballe…
The process is expected to take place, most likely tomorrow, Tuesday, in order to determine the causes of death in the most official and scientific manner.
Greek football mourns Marios Oikonomou. The former Greek international and Bologna defender lost his battle for life after a serious car accident in his native Ioannina. He was only 33 years old.
Tragedy in Calcio. Marios Oikonomou, former Bologna player, died at the age of 33 from a car accident that occurred on May 23rd. Since then, he had remained in intensive care... but has ended up losing his life.
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