Tributes paid to crash victim Alejandro Brincat [Video]

Tributes have been paid to a talented footballer who was killed in a car crash in Attard on Monday night.

The crash happened on the Mdina road at around 9pm when the car driven by Alejandro Brincat jumped the crash barrers and smashed into a tree and signpost.

The 25-year-old’s death triggered an outpouring of grief from friends and family, with many expressing sorrow for the loss of a father of two young girls. 

A midfielder with Vittoriosa Stars, several football clubs and associations in the local football community took to social media to express their sorrow at Brincat’s death. 

His club said they were “heartbroken” at his passing. 

“Alejandro was a true gentleman and a very respected player within the team. Our number #99 will be deeply missed by all of us and also for sure by those who knew him,” Vittoriosa Stars said in a post on social media. 

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this …