Liga Deportiva Alajuelense announced the passing of Tifany Gómez Chavarría, the girlfriend of its player Fernando Piñar, with a public message of condolences.

The club, based in Alajuela, Costa Rica, shared their sympathies through their Facebook page, expressing support to the family and friends of Ms. Gómez, who passed away recently at the age of 20.

Tifany Gómez, originally from Nicoya, Costa Rica, was known for her enthusiasm and support for Alajuelense, frequently attending matches at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.

One notable memory shared by her and Piñar was Alajuelense's victory in the Copa Centroamericana de Concacaf against Real Estelí.

Aside from Alajuelense, other football clubs in Costa Rica also expressed their grief.

The Asociación Deportiva Guanacasteca FF acknowledged the impact of Gómez's death, highlighting her history with the team.

A statement on their Facebook page commemorated Gómez's passion for football, a sentiment echoed by her family.

The tributes from these clubs underscore the tightly-knit nature of the Costa Rican football community and the shared sorrow over the loss of a young and devoted supporter.