Article body analysed
By DANIEL MATTHEWS and REUTERS Published: 04: 32 AEST, 21 May 2025 | Updated: 04: 32 AEST, 21 May 2025 View comments Patrick Mahomes led the tributes to Gadi Kinda after the former Sporting Kansas City midfielder died at the age of just 31. Israeli club Maccabi Haifa announced the tragic news on Tuesday. Kinda was born in Ethiopia but represented Israel at international level. Earlier this month, it was revealed that the 31-year-old had been hospitalized while 'going through a complex medical battle in recent weeks'. Kinda returned to Israel to join Maccabi Haifa following the 2023 season. He had spent four seasons with Sporting Kansas City, scoring 14 goals in 64 MLS games. Mahomes is part of the soccer team's ownership group and he was among those to pay tribute to Kinda following his death. 'Praying for his family and friends! ' the Chiefs quarterback wrote on social media. Former Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda has tragically died at the age of just 31 'Praying for his family and friends! ' the Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes wrote on X Praying for his family and friends! ? ?? ?? ? https: //t. co/CPnp1d XRn D Sporting KC also wrote on social media that they were 'deeply saddened' by the passing on their former midfielder. 'Our hearts are with Gadi's family, his friends, teammates and all who knew him, ' the team wrote. Kinda last played for Maccabi Haifa on March 29. A few weeks later, on May 10, Sporting KC players posed with his jersey prior to their game against the Portland Timbers. 'During his four seasons with Kansas City from 2020 - 2023, Gadi was a fan favorite for his outstanding play on the field, his passion for the sport, and his spirit of kindness and his generosity to everyone around him, ' MLS wrote on social media. 'We extend our deepest sympathies to Gadi's family, friends, fans, and everyone with Sporting Kansas City. '
Share what you think
No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts,
or debate this issue live on our message boards.
By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your Mail Online comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to Mail Online as usual. Do you want to automatically post your Mail Online comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to Mail Online as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on Mail Online. To do this we will link your Mail Online account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group