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M. Žaliūkas, who has been battling motor neuron disease for the past few years, was one of the most successful Lithuanian soccer players, having played for many elite clubs during his career.
For most of his career, the Kaunas player played in Scotland, where he wore the Edinburgh Hearts in 2007-2013 and the Glasgow Rangers jersey in 2014-2015.
Following the BBC’s announcement about the death of Žaliūkas, Hearts and Rangers expressed their condolences to the footballer’s family on social media.
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
“We are all shocked at Hearts Club to learn of the death of Marius Žaliūkas. We send love to Marius’s family and friends. It was our captain who won the Scottish Cup. We dedicate this victory to him, Captain,” Hearts’s account wrote.
The head coach of the Edinburgh team, Robbie Nelson, who played for the Lithuanian in 2007-2009, also expressed his condolences.
“Tonight, the Rangers Club is shocked and upset by the death of Marius Žaliūkas at the age of 36. At this difficult time, the thoughts of our managers and players are with Marius’ family,” wrote the Rangers team .
#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
Probably the highest point of M. Žaliūkas’ career is the 2013-2014 season, which the athlete spent at the legendary club Leeds United. The team that has returned to the English Premier League this season are also in shock.
“All members of the Leeds United team are now with the family and friends of Marius Žaliūkas,” wrote a Leeds United account on Twitter.
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
M. Žaliūkas, who defended the honor of the Lithuanian national team in 2006-2016, ended his career in 2016 in the Vilnius team “Žalgiris”, with which he became the Lithuanian champion.
During his career, M. Žaliūkas also competed in Kaunas “Inkare”, “FBK Kaunas” and “Šilutė”.
The player’s farewell will take place at the “Rimtis” funeral home (A. Juozapavičiaus ave. 1, Kaunas) on November 4 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The funeral will take place on November 5 at 1:30 p.m. Romainiai in 1 cemetery.
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