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Tragic case but Cardiff's bid to avoid Sala fee leaves poor taste

Matthew Syed
Emiliano Sala with Cardiff's jersey on Jan 20 after signing for the Premier League side. His plane crashed over the English Channel the next day. The Argentinian was buried in his home town Progreso on Saturday.
Emiliano Sala with Cardiff's jersey on Jan 20 after signing for the Premier League side. His plane crashed over the English Channel the next day. The Argentinian was buried in his home town Progreso on Saturday. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Feb 19, 2019, 05:22 AM
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Feb 19, 2019, 05:00 AM
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If Emiliano Sala were alive, he would be playing for Cardiff and enjoying the rest of what had been such a promising life.

The 28-year-old, buried in his home town of Progreso in Argentina on Saturday, came across as humble, hard-working, and committed to his future. He was also a fine player who might have made an impact on the English Premier League.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 19, 2019, with the headline Tragic case but Cardiff's bid to avoid Sala fee leaves poor taste. Subscribe

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