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Emiliano Sala Death Facts: Age, Cause of Death, Birthday, Date of Death Tragedy!

Emiliano Sala died at age 28, too young. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding soccer player Emiliano Sala's death.

Biography - A Short Wiki

Forward who has risen to fame for his international club career, including for FC Nantes of France’s Ligue 1. In January 2019, a plane he was flying in disappeared over the English Channel shortly after signing with Premier League side Cardiff City. His body was found through a private search on February 7, 2019. 

He was born to Horacio and Mercedes Sala. He held both Italian and Argentinian citizenship. 

How did Emiliano Sala die?

Emiliano Sala's death was caused by plane crash.

Information about the death of Emiliano Sala
Cause of deathPlane Crash
Age of death28 years
ProfessionSoccer Player
BirthdayOctober 31, 1990
Death dateJanuary 21, 2019
Place of deathEnglish Channel, off Alderney, Channel Islands
Place of burialN/A