JUST IN: Sri Lankan footballer found dead in the Maldives

Jersey number 44 - Duckson Puslas | Photo: Facebook/Valencia

Malé, Maldives – Duckson Puslas, a Sri Lankan defender playing for Club Valencia of Maldives was found dead in his apartment earlier tonight.

Duckson was not in the lineup of today’s Dhivehi Premier league match due to injuries.

Initial reports suggest suicide. Police are investigating the case.