Aussie soccer coach dies on US tour

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SYDNEY, Dec 6 (AFP): Australian football officials expressed shock Saturday after under-17 coach and former national goalkeeper Martyn Crook died suddenly during a tour to the United States.
Football Federation Australia (FFA) said Crook, 52, passed away Friday in Los Angeles, where the team was preparing for three matches against Brazil and USA. Media reports said he died of a heart attack.
"We are deeply saddened and shocked by this news," FFA chief executive Ben Buckley said in a statement, adding Crook was "highly respected by the players and his professional colleagues alike."
"Martyn will be remembered by many people in the (Australian) football community, because he was a long-time contributor to the game in many capacities," Buckley said.