Death of Junior Malanda

Wolfsburg midfielder dies in car crash

Wolfsburg midfielder Junior Malanda has died at the age of 20, the Belgian Football Association has confirmed.

The news was confirmed on Sunday morning, with the Belgian FA releasing a statement expressing their condolences to Malanda's family and friends.

Malanda was involved in a car accident in Germany on Saturday evening, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accident happened on the A2 autobahn near the town of Porta Westfalica, and police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Malanda was a rising star in the Belgian national team, having made his debut for the Under-21s in 2013.

He had also been capped at senior level, making his debut in a friendly against Luxembourg in May 2014.

Malanda's death is a tragic loss for the football world, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.