A Norwegian former footballer passed away at the age of 39 this week.
Mounir Hamoud, who retired from the sport in 2019, died following a cardiac arrest.
The 15-year professional played for the likes of Lyn, Bodo/Glimt and Stromsgodset.
He was also a Norway youth international, but did not make it all the way to the senior team. He passed away on what was due to be his first day working with Eliteserien side Stromsgodset, who paid tribute to the former defender on their club website.
“Stromsgodset and NFF Buskerud share this information in consultation with the next of kin,' a statement from his most recent club read.
“This is a brutal and shocking message to receive - it affects all of us in Stromsgodset, it affects Drammen and the entire football family. Our thoughts go primarily to Mounir's family and survivors in a very difficult situation. They have lost a father, husband, brother, son and dear family member.
“Mounir has worked as circuit manager for player development in NFF Buskerud for the past four years, and was supposed to have his very first day of work as a new top player developer in Stromsgodset today.
“In Mounir, we have lost a truly unique fellow human being. He was friendly, generous, inclusive and positive. He was professionally skilled and inspiring. Someone who cared and participated. Someone we were all looking forward to meeting, someone we all have only good and warm feelings for.
The statement added: “First and foremost, Mounir has left deep traces everywhere he has traveled. As a player and team-mate, as a coach, player developer and professional. As a colleague and fellow human being.
“Stromsgodset is in mourning. Mounir Hamoud will be deeply missed.
“More information about the funeral and commemoration will come at a later date."
