Former Sligo Rovers striker Carlos Alvarez has lost his long battle with serious illness last night. The Bolivian striker died aged 31 in his home country. He is survived by his wife Claudia, son Abele, and a daughter from a relationship in Ireland, Kiara.
The club are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former striker Carlos Alvarez. http://t.co/4Hvb79tWqy pic.twitter.com/SoLgZouV1Z
— Sligo Rovers (@sligorovers) June 10, 2015
Alvarez joined Sligo in 2005 and helped them win the First Division that season. He was an incredibly popular player, and his loss will be felt sorely in North West Connacht.
Sligo will mark his death at their next game after the mid-season break against Longford Town.
Sean Connor, manager of Sligo who brought Alvarez to Ireland said:
I got to know Carlos when I was coaching in America. I thought he would make an impact and offer something to the league and he did, he scored some vital goals for us. He was really well-liked. He was larger than life, charasmatic, a popular figure and today's news is incredibly sad.
We have many happy memories of Carlos from our 2005 FD title win. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/UjFVTec8CP
— Sligo Rovers (@sligorovers) June 10, 2015
Sad news about Carlos Alvarez, I remember hugging him in the street outside Toffs the night he scored against Harps. Rest in peace
— Dónal Egan (@srfcde) June 10, 2015
Carlos Alvarez remembered for scoring, sticking the ball thrown by Sean Connor up his shirt & together, laughing up at the press box RIP
— derek sweeney (@showgies) June 10, 2015
[Sligo Today]
