- Alexey Lomakin froze to death after going out drinking with his friend
- The 18-year-old reported to his club for medical examination and never returned
- The Lomokotiv Moscow star has made just three appearances for the youth side
Lokomotiv Moscow star Alexey Lomakin lost his life after he froze to death in Moscow.
The 18-year-old's mother had raised an alarm after she could not get in touch with him on November 30.
She revealed her son went to the club to conduct medical examinations where Lomakin slept overnight.
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But it is understood the Lomotiv Moscow star was hanging out with his friend and had his phone connected on December 2.
According to a Russian media outlet dni24, a taxi driver said Lomakin left his backpack and his phone in his car, while he mother attempted to call his phone.
The situation remain sketchy as to what happened to academy player but further investigation have been ongoing on the matter.
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His club, Lokomotiv Moscow broke the tragic news on their Twitter page.
They wrote: "FC Lokomotiv is saddened to report that Loko U21 player Alexey Lomakin has died in Moscow. The investigation is on.
"We are shocked by the tragedy. FC Lokomotiv would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alexey."
The youngster has only made three appearances for the youth side.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that tragedy struck in Ijegun area of Lagos state as a promising Nigerian talent named Attah Aboi was shot dead by a rival cult gang.
According to Lailasnes.com, Attah who was a footballer with an undisclosed academy, was gunned down around 10pm in Lagos.
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