Anton Walkes

Anton Walkes was discovered unconscious following a crash of two boats near Miami Marine Stadium, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

The vessel was carrying Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, Detroit Lions defensive end Corey Smith, as well as former University of South Florida football players, Nick Schuyler and Will Bleakley. 'Beginning at 4pm, we will hold a vigil outside the East Gate (Mint Street) of Bank of America stadium to honor the life of Anton Walkes. We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family. All of their academy sides will also wear black armbands at the weekend. The other three passengers all died. The rate the league is going at, you'll only see it get better.' Thanks for being such a great teammate, friend, leader, and person. Walkes of Charlotte, North Carolina was found unconscious and transported to shore by Miami Fire Rescue where he received CPR. He added: 'I think you'll only see MLS get better and better. Walkes was taken to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries. We kindly ask that if you bring a candle it remains in your hand. Walkes during this difficult time.

Walkes played for Spurs at a junior level and made one appearance for the first team before going on to play with Portsmouth, Atlanta and Charlotte.

Spurs tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes. His former club Atlanta said it was "heartbroken" and called him "the epitome of a great teammate with a personality that lit up every room he entered". His club, the US side Charlotte FC, which confirmed his death in a tweet, said it was "devastated" and called him an "outstanding human being".

Charlotte FC have confirmed the death of former Tottenham and Portsmouth defender Anton Walkes.

A statement from MLS read: “There are no words to describe the sorrow of everyone in Major League Soccer today after learning of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC. “We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family. We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable.” Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.” “Anton made those around him better people in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the highest standard both on and off the pitch. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes,” Tottenham wrote on social media.

FORMER Tottenham star Anton Walkes has died at the age of 25 in a horror boat crash in Miami.The footballer - who is understood to be a dad - was invo.

And North London rivals Arsenal replied: "May Anton rest in peace. The Club offers its full support to all those impacted during this period of mourning." [READ THE LATEST ON WALKES' TRAGIC DEATH HERE](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21099703/anton-walkes-charlotte-fc-dead-updates/) "The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time." The thoughts of all of us at Arsenal are with his loved ones." "MLS is coordinating with Charlotte FC to provide players and family members with the resources and support they may need during this tragic time."

Anton Walkes, who played for a number of clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth before playing MLS in the United States, has passed away at the ...

Tottenham tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes. He also captained the club in the group stage of the UEFA Youth League. We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable." The Club offers its full support to all those impacted during this period of mourning." The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time." [Wayne Rooney](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wayne-rooney) and are an MLS rival of Charlotte FC, added: "Our deepest condolences go out to Anton Walkes' family and the entire Charlotte FC community."

Former Tottenham and Portsmouth defender Anton Walkes has died at the age of 25 after a collision between boats in Florida.

“The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.” “We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family. An MLS statement read: “There are no words to describe the sorrow of everyone in Major League Soccer today after learning of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC. We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable.” “Anton made those around him better people in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the highest standard both on and off the pitch. “Anton embodied what it means to be a part of Charlotte Football Club and our entire community is grieving over this tragedy.

Walkes was involved in a boating collision near Miami Marine Stadium on Wednesday and was unconscious when reached by Miami Fire and Rescue. Charlotte FC ...

Tottenham Hotspur also tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes. "We are deeply saddened to share that Anton Walkes has tragically passed away this morning," the club said in a statement. Anton was a talented and dedicated player who was loved by his teammates and fans."

Former Tottenham defender Anton Walkes has died at the age of 25 following a boat crash.The English defender played for MLS side Charlotte FC, who led.

“We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.” He will be greatly missed by many and our thoughts and prayers are with Anton’s family during this heart-breaking time. “The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.” Portsmouth tweeted: “Everyone at Portsmouth Football Club is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Anton Walkes. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes,” read a Spurs statement.

Statement below on behalf of Atlanta United on the passing of Anton Walkes: “We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes.

Anton Walkes started his career with Tottenham Hotspur in his native England, and first came on loan to Atlanta United for the club's inaugural season in 2017. On behalf of everyone at Atlanta United, we send our deepest condolences to Anton’s family, friends and Charlotte FC.” “We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes.

Charlotte FC confirmed Walkes' death on Thursday following a boat crash in Miami on Wednesday afternoon.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.” “We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family. We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable.” He will be greatly missed by many and our thoughts and prayers are with Anton’s family during this heart-breaking time. [MLS](/topic/mls) defender Anton Walkes has died at the age of 25. The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”

Ex-Tottenham star Anton Walkes has died aged 25 following a boat crash in Miami, Florida.

MLS is coordinating with Charlotte FC to provide players and family members with the resources and support they may need during this tragic time." He will be greatly missed by many and our thoughts and prayers are with Anton’s family during this heartbreaking time. "Anton embodied what it means to be a part of Charlotte Football Club and our entire community is grieving over this tragedy.

Tottenham and Portsmouth lead tributes to Anton Walkes, who has died at the age of 25 following a boating accident in Miami on Wednesday; Walkes began his ...

He began his career with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in July 2013. Walkes died after being in a boating accident on waters in Miami on Wednesday as the club had arrived in Florida to begin a training camp for the pre-season, according to local media. Tottenham and Portsmouth lead tributes to Anton Walkes, who has died at the age of 25 following a boating accident in Miami on Wednesday; Walkes began his career at Spurs before making 66 appearances for Portsmouth

Walkes was found unconscious and taken to a hospital after the crash between two boats Wednesday near the Miami Marine Stadium basin, according to the Florida ...

Tottenham Hotspur also tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes. "We are deeply saddened to share that Anton Walkes has tragically passed away this morning," the club said in a statement. Anton was a talented and dedicated player who was loved by his teammates and fans."

Major League Soccer team Charlotte FC, who Walkes last represented in the 2022 season, confirmed his death on Thursday following an accident in South Florida.

Tottenham added in a statement: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.” “We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family. An MLS statement read: “There are no words to describe the sorrow of everyone in Major League Soccer today after learning of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC. We are thinking of his lovely family during this time and will support them fully in every way imaginable.” “Everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment is devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes,” Charlotte owner David Tepper said.

Pompey are mourning the death of Anton Walkes, who has tragically passed away at the age of just 25.

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Charlotte announced the passing of Walkes at the age of 25 earlier in the day after the defender was involved in a tragic boating accident in Florida on ...

We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family. [Manchester City](/sport/teampages/manchester-city.html) following the death of [Charlotte FC](/sport/charlotte-fc/index.html) star and former academy graduate Anton Walkes. The Charlotte defender, pictured with girlfriend Alexis (middle) and their daughter Ayla (right), was involved in a tragic boating accident in Florida on Wednesday In their own statement, Major League Soccer expressed their pain at the 'tragic' news of Walkes' death, writing: 'There are no words to describe the sorrow of everyone in Major League Soccer today after learning of the tragic passing of Anton Walkes of Charlotte FC. The English center-back, who has a young daughter called Ayla with his girlfriend Alexis, started his professional career with Tottenham after spending four years in their academy ranks. Tottenham pay tribute to Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes by wearing black armbands in their Premier League match against Manchester City after their 25-year-old former player's tragic death following a boating accident in Florida

NFL owner David Tepper, who also owns Charlotte FC, attended a vigil for the team's defender.

“Anton made those around him better people in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the highest standard both on and off the pitch. We extend our deepest condolences to his partner, family, friends and the entire Charlotte FC family. “Everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment is devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes. The Club offers its full support to all those impacted during this period of mourning.” The billionaire owner is on the hunt for a new head coach for the Panthers after Matt Rhule was fired mid-season and interim boss Steve Wilkes failed to guide the team to the play-offs. [died on Thursday after a boat accident](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/anton-walkes-death-age-boat-news-b2265516.html) and Tepper, who also owns the [MLS](/topic/mls) side, was present to pay his respects.