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Edinburgh youth footballers die in separate incidents

Two youth footballers are reported to have died today in separate incidents, Hibernian FC and Tynecastle FC said.

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Hibernian FC 'deeply affected' by youth player's death

Hibernian FC chairman Rod Petrie has said that the "untimely" death of promising midfielder David Paul, 18, had "deeply affected" everyone at the club. He added:

David was a talented and promising young footballer, and a fine young man. Our thoughts - and the thoughts of the entire Hibernian community - are with his family at this dreadful and difficult time for them.

Whilst we understand that people will wish to offer their support, we hope that the wishes of the family for privacy will be respected.

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