The sports world and Valencian society fell into deep mourning after the news broke that Fernando Martin Carreras, head coach of the Valencia women’s football team B, and his three children had passed away in Indonesia. What was originally a dream trip for the family to celebrate the Christmas holidays turned into an unimaginable tragedy when the boat they were traveling on suffered a fatal accident. This incident left an indelible and painful mark on the “ché” club.
This tragic incident occurred in the waters of Bali on the night of December 26, 2025. The cruise ship carrying a family suffered a structural failure and sank quickly.
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According to testimony from people close to the family, the shipwreck was so violent that several family members were trapped inside the cabin with no chance of escaping in time. Indonesian authorities immediately began a search and rescue operation, but as time passed, the coach and his three children faced the worst possible outcome.
In the midst of this huge tragedy, it has been confirmed that Fernando’s wife (the daughter of the famous Valencian businessman Enrique Ortuño) and one of their daughters were thrown from the ship on impact and survived.
Valencia Football Club issued an official statement expressing “extreme shock” and extending its deepest condolences to Fernando Martin’s family and friends. Due to his in-laws’ close connection with the iconic restaurant “El Coso del Mar”, the impact of his death has reached beyond the world of sport and into Valencia’s gastronomic scene.
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