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Jordi Bongard: Borussia Monchengladbach defender dies in car accident

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Borussia Monchengladbach star Jordi Bongard has died aged 20 [photo courtesy]

German football club Borussia Mönchengladbach are mourning the loss of Under-23 star Jordi Bongard.

The 20-year-old Bongard, who signed a professional contract with Gladbach last July, died in a traffic accident on Wednesday night, the club said.

Alongside a photo of Bongard, Borussia wrote on Twitter: ‘Borussia mourns the death of U23s player Jordi Bongard, who unfortunately died in a car accident last night. We would like to send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.Jordi will forever be in our thoughts and in our hearts!'

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