Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Omar Al Azizi has died while attempting to reach Europe through a dangerous sea route. Her death has shocked the football community across Morocco.

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According to local media reports, Al Azizi was trying to cross the sea to reach Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. However, the journey ended in tragedy after she drowned during the crossing.

The former player had represented Moghreb Athletic Tetouan during her football career. Friends and former teammates remembered her as a talented and hardworking athlete with a kind personality.

Her sudden death has deeply saddened football circles, especially in the nort...