Macedonia del Norte is mourning, and also the world of football in the aforementioned country and in Croatia. Dies Andrej Lazarov, Football player who was International Sub-21 with his selection, has died in the tragic fire of a disco in Macedonia del Norte. At least 51 people have died and more than 100 have been injured During a concert at the Kocani Pulse disco. The events have taken place in the early hours of this Sunday and hours later it was confirmed that the 25 -year -old was one of those who lost their lives.
It was his current club, FC Shkupi, who made public the death of Andrej Lazarov with an emotional statement: «With deep pain and great pain, we announce that our footballer, Andrej Lazarov, has been confirmed among the victims of the tragic fire that happened at night in Koçan ».
«With that heroic spirit he had, Andrej Lazarov lost his life trying to help others escape the stage torn by fire. He suffocated by smoke during his attempts to save lives, showing courage and humanity until the last moment. His heroic act will always remain in our memories, as a testimony of his noble character and his big heart, ”adds the Macedonian club.
This is a great loss for our club, our teammates and the entire football community. Words are not enough to describe the pain we feel at this time, in One of the biggest tragedies in the story our club has hit! The Club expresses its most sincere condolences to your family, family members and our entire family of our club. Adrej was only part of our team for six months, his name will always remain as part of our team ».
«Although we had information previously of his family that he was well, With deep pain and great sadness, we announce that our footballer, Andrej Lazarov, has been confirmed among the victims of the tragic fire last night in Kocani, ”they said about first confusing information about their salt state.
Last season, Andrej Lazarov played in Croatia, Specifically in the HNK Gorica, who has also shown his pain for the tragic news of his death: “We are dismayed by the news that comes from Macedonia about the fire that the lives of many young people became claimed and in which our former player Andrej Lazarov was dead.”
Andrej Lazarov, one of the 51 dead
The authorities are already investigating the origin of the fire, which began at around 02:00 During a concert In the aforementioned disco. At the moment, as reported by the Minister of the Interior in statements to the media, “several of the Organizers of the event they have been arrested ». The first information indicates that the fire was caused by the improper use of pyrotechnics inside the room, in which the local DNK band acted. After unleashing the fire, There was a stampery And many of the victims died asphyxiated.
Among the injured are several members of the band that offered the concert, as well as part of the organizers of the event. Those who were not injured have already been arrested. The Macedonian Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski, has lamented what happened and has announced that he will ask for the postpone of the Western Balkans leaders, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday nearby in Podgorica. In addition, the Macedonia Football Federation has reported that this Sunday’s day is suspended.
Potreseni Smo Viješću Iz Sj.Makedonije or požaru koji jeDuzeo Mnage Mlade Živote Iu Kojem Je Ozlijeđen Naš Bivši Igrač Andrej Lazarov.
Ovim Putem Izražavamo Sućut Svima Koji his Pogođeni ovom tragedijom, to lazi od srca Želimo da Se što prije oporavi. Gorica Je Uz Tebe
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– HNK GORICA (@HNKGORICA) March 16, 2025
The #Fc_shkupi He confirms that his footballer Andrej Lazarov (25) is among the 59 dead of the fire produced last night in a disco in Macedonia. pic.twitter.com/t9ulaofm5v
– Mercatesphera (@mercatosphera) March 16, 2025
