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The news of the man’s death shocked not only the Lithuanian sports world, but also saddened the British sports community.
M. Žaliūkas spent most of his career in Great Britain, where he defended the honor of many clubs. He moved to Eidinurg from Scotland to play Hearts in 2006.
The defender was also the captain of the Hearts team for some time and in 2012. he won the Scottish Cup. Here he played a total of 150 games in six failures.
“The whole club family is surprised to hear this tragic message. We send love, support and compassion to Marius’s friends and family. This victory (winning the Scottish Cup – Aut. Past.) Is for you, Captain!
Everyone at Heart of Midlothian Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Scottish Cup winning captain Marius Zaliukas.
A full tribute will follow, but for now we send our love to Marius’s family and friends.
That victory was for you, boss 🏆 ♥ ️ pic.twitter.com/kH7aHePOSi
– Heart of Midlothian FC (@JamTarts) October 31, 2020
Robbie Neilson, a former friend of the Lithuanian team and now Hearts club coach, said: “First of all, I am shocked by this news. I knew Marius well, he was a great player and a great man. “
The aforementioned trophies for 2012. Hearts beat Hibernian in the final. It is symbolic that Hearts played their matches and won them 2: 1 yesterday, Saturday, against these opponents.
“It seems to me that this victory is quite symbolic. When I think of Mary, I remember for the first time the game when we beat Hibsus 5: 1 and she raised the winners’ cup. He was our captain, “the Hearts strategist shared his memories of yesterday’s game.
In the 2013-2014 season, the defender played for Leeds United. They also expressed their support and sympathy for all the relatives of M. Žaliūkas.
Everyone’s thoughts in #LUFC They are with the friends and family of former defender Marius Žaliūkas, who sadly passed away at the age of 36. pic.twitter.com/ph8vmd9NaM
– Leeds United (@LUFC) October 31, 2020
In 2014-2015, M. Žaliūkas wore the Glasgow Rangers jersey.
“The Rangers Club is shocked and saddened by the death of Marius Žaliūkas at the age of 36. The thoughts of the club’s leaders and players are with the entire Marius family,” the Rangers team said in a statement.
#RangersFC tonight he is shocked and saddened to learn of the death of former player Marius Zaliukas at the age of 36.
The thoughts of Rangers directors, management and players are with Marius’ family in this sad and difficult time https://t.co/AZfWenWpX9 pic.twitter.com/Z3P5l6jCww
– Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) October 31, 2020
Michael Stewart, a former friend of the Lithuanian team “Hearts” who spoke in the BBC studio, also expressed his condolences.
“Shocking news. I spent a lot of time playing with him. He was a good cheerful man. I send my condolences to his family at this difficult time,” she said.
M. Žaliūkas his career in 2016. He graduated from Vilnius “Žalgiris”. He also became the A league champion with him. He played for the national soccer team from 2006 to 2016 and played a total of 25 games.
We said goodbye to Marius Žaliūkas with deep pain. Rest in peace 😢 Marius would have turned 37 in November. He Grunwald …
Posted by FK Vilnius Žalgiris in 2020 Saturday October 31
It will be possible to say goodbye to M. Žaliūkas on November 4. 16: 00-20: 00 and November 5. 9: 00-13: 30 at the “Rimtis” funeral home (A.Juozapavičiaus ave. 1 Kaunas). Mass is offered on November 4. 6:00 pm will take place at St. George’s Church (Papilio St. 7, Kaunas).
Funeral on November 5. 13:30 Romainiai in the first cemetery.
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