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Anton Walkes, who played for a number of clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth before playing MLS in the United States, has passed away at the age of 25Former Tottenham and Portsmouth star Anton Walkes has died at the age of 25 following a boat crash in Florida. "Everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment is devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes," read a statement from Charlotte FC owner David Tepper. Tottenham tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Anton Walkes. Portsmouth's official Twitter account tweeted: "Everyone at Portsmouth Football Club is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Anton Walkes. D.C. United, who are managed by Wayne Rooney and are an MLS rival of Charlotte FC, added: "Our deepest condolences go out to Anton Walkes' family and the entire Charlotte FC community."
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