The 49-year-old assistant national team coach for Poland, Jacek Magiera, has died.
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A wave of sadness washed over Europe and Poland with the death of the former national under-20 coach on Friday.
Aston Villa defender Matty Cash is among many who are grieving his loss.
As of July 2025, Magiera had been the senior national team’s assistant coach.
He supposedly passed away on Friday morning after collapsing while running.
An emotional homage was given by Cash, who has 24 caps for Poland, on social media. “Jacek, you were such an amazing guy, always with a smile. We will miss you terribly. Farewell, Sir.