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Torino Football Club announced the death of eight year old academy player Ismael Pistis. The young footballer died in a motorway accident on April 5 2026. Consequently, the club expressed deep sorrow over the loss.
The crash took place around 5 pm on the A21 motorway between the Felizzano and Asti Est toll booths. The route led toward Turin in northern Italy. Ismael Pistis rode on the back of a motorbike that his father drove. A car struck the motorbike in the fast lane. As a result, the motorbike crashed into a roadside barrier.
Ismael Pistis’ father sustained minor injuries and received treatment at a hospital. Meanwhile, his mother followed behind in a car as the family returned from a day trip. Italian police launched an investigation into the accident.
Torino Football Club president Urbano Cairo and the entire club reacted to the news. The club described Ismael Pistis as a member of the Under 8 category. Additionally, the statement highlighted his character.
Torino Football Club president Urbano Cairo and the entire Torino Football Club said “shocked and deeply saddened by this terrible news extend their heartfelt condolences to the Pistis family in memory of their beloved Ismael Pistis who was taken from his loved ones in a car accident on Easter Sunday at just eight years old.”
The club added “Ismael was a young footballer for Torino Football Club in the Under 8 category. He was a happy child who never failed to smile, capable of spreading joy and lightheartedness to everyone every day.”
