Italian club left heartbroken after eight-year-old player killed in car crash

Italian club left heartbroken after eight-year-old player killed in car crashItalian side Torino have announced the tragic death of Ismael Pistis, an eight-year-old player at the club, following a crash on the motorway on Easter SundaySportFelix Keith Senior Sports Reporter21:30, 06 Apr 2026Updated 21:30, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesIsmael Pistis died in a car crash(Image: Torino FC)Torino say they are "shocked and deeply saddened" to announce the death of an eight-year-old player at the club. Ismael Pistis passed away after being involved in a car crash on the motorway on Sunday.‌Italian media have reported that Ismael was on the back of a motorbike being driven by his father when it was struck by car on the A21 motorway. The father and son were in the fast lane and subsequently crashed into the barrier.‌Ismael's father was taken to hospital, but only suffered minor injuries. Tragically, the young footballer could not survive his injuries. An investigation has been launched by the police.‌Torino said in a statement: "President Urbano Cairo and the entire Torino Football Club, 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.READ MORE: Arsenal handed triple injury boost for Sporting clash but Mikel Arteta rules two stars outREAD MORE: Liverpool fans announce Anfield protests after concerns ignored - 'We will make them listen'"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. Every child is special, and Ismael was just that on and off the field: always polite, orderly, and respectful."He will be missed by so many and will always be in the hearts of Jacopo, Andrei, Luca, Stefano, Thomas G., Hamed, T...