Football, Mario Bacaj's tragic death: fell from the eighth floor, investigation underway

A terrible tragedy has shaken the world of football with the death of Mario Bacaj , a young talent of 28 years. The footballer fell from the eighth floor of a building in the heart of Adelaide, leaving his teammates, fans and the entire sporting community stunned. While the authorities have started investigations to shed light on the incident, the team and fans are preparing to say goodbye to a player who would have had so much more to give on the pitch.

Mario Bacaj's Death: Tragic Fall from Eighth Floor

Mario Bacaj, a 28-year-old Albanian footballer raised in Italy, was known for his commitment to the Adelaide Eagles Soccer Club , an Australian team with which he shared dreams and ambitions. His life was tragically cut short following a fall from the eighth floor of a building in the centre of Adelaide, where he was staying for sporting reasons.

The tragedy occurred on June 15, 2025, the day Bacaj was supposed to play a game with the team. Around 10:15 in the morning, as reconstructed by Dailymail , he wrote in the group chat that he wasn't feeling well and couldn't play the game. A few hours later, around 4:00 p.m., the news that shocked his teammates arrived: Mario had fallen from a building and, despite rapid aid, died shortly after being taken to the hospital.

According to initial reports , Mario Bacaj threw himself from the roof of the 2KW Bar & Restaurant, a building in downtown Adelaide. Rescue efforts were immediate: firefighters, ambulances and law enforcement intervened quickly, but all attempts to save him were unfortunately in vain.

Local authorities have opened an investigation to determine precisely the dynamics of the accident, which at the moment appears to be a tragic fortuitous event.

The footballer leaves behind a wife and a young son . Local authorities, after initial checks, have ruled out the involvement of third parties: it would be a voluntary act and not an accident.