Grief in women’s soccer.

As it became known, Violetta Mitul died at the age of just 26 after an accident.

Mitul was hiking with her teammates on a mountain when she lost her balance and met her tragic death.

This is a player who was international with the national team of Moldova and played in a team of Iceland. The news of her death has sent shockwaves through women’s football.

UEFA’s announcement in detail:

Moldovan football has been plunged into mourning after the death of national team player Violeta Mitul. The 26-year-old defender was involved in a tragic accident while hiking in the mountains with her teammates. He won 40 caps for Moldova and was one of the country’s leading players. Mitul has been playing for Einherji in Iceland since the spring, having previously played football in Spain and Italy. Won the Moldavian and Romanian Cups with Alga Tiraspol and Vasas Femina respectively earlier in her career».