French footballer Kies dies from drowning

French footballer Kenzo Kies died on June 21, 2024, at the age of 21 due to drowning in the Rhone river. Kies was a player for the French club FC Annecy, where he played as a midfielder. He had joined the club in 2023 and made 12 appearances for their reserve team in the National 3 league. Prior to his time at FC Annecy, Kies played for the youth academy of Olympique Lyonnais. His death was confirmed by FC Annecy in a statement released on June 22, 2024, which expressed profound sadness and offered condolences to his family and loved ones. The club described Kies as a talented and dedicated player who will be deeply missed by the entire FC Annecy community.