The former Spanish footballer Nacho Novo is going through one of the most difficult moments of his life after announcing the death of Ross, son of his wife Donna Clark, to the 26 years.
The former Rangers forward shared the news through his social networks with several family photographs and a message in which he showed the enormous impact that the loss has had.
“Nothing in my life could have prepared me to write this message. We are absolutely devastated to share the sad news that our beautiful boy has tragically passed away,” Novo wrote.
The former soccer player accompanied his words with an express request for privacy for the entire family during these moments and closed his farewell with another message dedicated to Ross: “Forever in our hearts, my boy.”.
Who was Ross, Nacho Novo’s stepson
Ross was the son of Donna Clarkwith whom Nacho Novo married in 2015. The former player had become a very close figure for him and his brother Dylan, with whom he had shared numerous family moments in recent years.
The news of his death has provoked numerous expressions of affection both in the personal circle of the family and in Scottish football, where Novo developed a good part of his professional career.
For now, The family has not made public the cause of death.. The messages spread have been limited to communicating the death and requesting respect and privacy.
Farewell to his mother and brother
Donna Clark has also publicly shared her grief following the death of her son. On his social networks he published several images of Ross and a farewell message in which he expressed the shock of the entire family.
His brother Dylan also dedicated a few words to him, remembering the moments they shared and saying goodbye to him with a message full of emotion.
The signs of support have not been long in coming from Scotland, where the figure of Nacho Novo continues to maintain a strong connection with fans and former teammates.
Darvel FC shows its support for Nacho Novo and his family
He Darvel FCa team currently managed by Nacho Novo, publicly conveyed his condolences after hearing the news.
The Scottish club showed its support for both the coach and his family and also asked that their privacy be respected during these times.
Former footballers related to Rangers and other people linked to Scottish football have also joined in the displays of affection.
Nacho Novo, a figure much loved by Rangers fans
Born in Ferrol in 1979Nacho Novo developed a large part of his professional career in Scotland, where he achieved his greatest sporting successes.
After passing through teams such as Huesca, Raith Rovers and Dundee, he signed for Rangers FC in 2004. There he lived the most recognized stage of his career and became one of the most beloved players by the fans.
With the Glasgow team he won several national titles, including League championships and Scottish Cups, and also participated in European competitions.
He later played for other clubs such as Sporting de Gijón, Legia de Warsaw, Huesca, Greenock Morton, Carlisle United and Carolina RailHawks before ending his career as a footballer.
After hanging up his boots he continued to be linked to football from the benches. He currently works as coach of Darvel FC, a club that has been one of the first to publicly support the former striker after learning of Ross’s death.
Scottish football focuses on family
The news has had a special impact in Scotland due to the strong bond that Nacho Novo maintains with Rangers and with the country’s football.
Clubs, former teammates and fans have sent messages of condolences to the family after the former player himself publicly announced the death.
While the expressions of affection continue to pour in, the family has asked to be able to deal with the loss in privacy and has not offered any further details about the circumstances of Ross’s death.