A football influencer has died in Brazil: what is known about the accident.

Tragic death of a women's football influencer

According to The Sun: Rafaela Del Bianchi, a popular influencer in the world of women's football, died as a result of a horrific car accident.

According to The Star, Del Bianchi passed away at the age of 27 when she was ejected from her car during a rollover accident.

Circumstances of the accident

The accident occurred on the Lix da Cunha highway in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, around 5 AM last Friday.

According to the São Paulo Department of Public Safety, the content creator was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

Del Bianchi was traveling with a friend who was buckled up and survived with minor injuries.

The police found the overturned vehicle at the accident site.

At the time of the accident, the influencer was returning from a nightclub where she had posted photos and videos on Instagram just hours earlier.

Legacy and memory

Rafaela had over 29,000 followers on her channels, where she shared her sporting life and moments with her 11-year-old daughter, Julia.

She was previously in a relationship with Manchester City star Caroline Nicoli.

The couple were together from 2022 to 2023 and often appeared on social media.

Caroline paid emotional tribute to her former partner, stating that 'she will love [Del Bianchi] forever' and promised to take care of Julia.

The authorities have launched an investigation into the causes of the accident.

The death of Rafaela Del Bianchi is a loss for the community that followed her career and life. Her contribution to the popularization of women's football and inspiration for young athletes will not go unnoticed. The investigation into the causes of the accident should clarify the circumstances of the tragedy and prevent similar cases in the future.