Rising NRL star Liam Hampson found dead in Barcelona
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Tragedy as Aussie footy star is found dead in a Barcelona nightclub 30 hours after he mysteriously disappeared during the trip of a lifetime with his NRL players
- Redcliffe Dolphins player Liam Hampson goes missing in Spain while on holiday
- His young NRL buddies and his sister made desperate pleas to find Hampson
- Hampson, AJ Brimson, Jordan Riki and Jesse Arthars cross Europe together
- They posted a picture of Hampson in the clothes he last saw wearing
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A rising NRL star has been found dead in a Barcelona nightclub 30 hours after his disappearance.
Redcliffe Dolphins star Liam Hampson, 24, was on the holiday of a lifetime touring Europe with Gold Coast Titans fullback Alexander ‘AJ’ Brimson and Brisbane Broncos stars Jordan Riki and Jesse Arthars.
Brimson shared a panicked message on Wednesday evening explaining that Hampson had not been seen since he visited the Sala Apolo nightclub in Barcelona at 4:30 am on Tuesday.
Barcelona police confirmed to Seven News AEST early Thursday that a body believed to be Hampson had been found.
“This morning, nightclub staff where Liam was last seen found a body on the floor in a section of the nightclub, Sala Apolo,” police said.
Hampson’s death is treated as an accident by the police.
The sad news came hours after Brimson made a desperate call to find him.
“He could not be contacted and no one saw him for 24 hours … was traveling with a group and very strange, any information would be greatly appreciated,” Brimson writes.
Queensland soccer player Liam Hampson is missing in Spain, sending his friends and family into overdrive as they desperately try to find him
Gold Coast Titans fullback Alexander ‘AJ’ Brimson posted a photo of his friend, Liam Hampson, showing Hampson in the clothes he last saw wearing on Wednesday night Australian time
Later on Wednesday, Riki reposted the photo with a message begging for help to find it.
Please help or share this [message] it’s very scary for all of us, he’s our best friend, we want to find him,” Riki wrote on his instagram.
Hampson’s sister Tiarna also shared a desperate appeal on Instagram: ‘Please, please, if you’re traveling in Barcelona, watch out for Liam. Pray you’re okay.’
On Facebook she wrote: ‘My brother Liam Hampson is currently missing in Barcelona, Spain.
Brimson (left) and Hampson (right) on their European journey with Australian friends
Hampson (top left) on his European holiday with fellow young rugby league stars including Jordan Riki (front left)
Liam Hampson (far right) with his Aussie buddies during the European travel days before suddenly missing in Barcelona
Liam Hampson (right) in Paris watching Lionel Messi play football
“If you know anyone in Barcelona who is about to travel to Barcelona, please let them know to keep an eye out.”
Young footballer Lorna’s mother wrote: ‘He is loved by so many and we try to think positively’.
Hampson was on holiday in Europe with Brimson, Riki and Arthars.
The young friends have posted dozens of photos from their adventure travels over the past month, including snaps from Paris, Ibiza, Amsterdam, Munich and Positano in Italy.
Hampson plays hooker for the Redcliffe Dolphins and his teammate Bryce Donovan posted a message seeking information on his whereabouts.
The Dolphins have secured a place in the 2023 NRL season, but Hampson is not among the club’s top squad.
The team’s NRL recruiting boss, Peter O’Sullivan, told: The Daily Telegraph Hampson was a “very nice young boy” and said he was shocked by the news.
The dolphins have launched an investigation to track down the footballer.
“We have no further details, we have made inquiries internally and hopefully we can find out more,” a spokesperson said.
“We hope Liam is okay, 30 hours is a long time, so it’s a concern.”
Liam Hampson is pictured with his mum Lorna on Mother’s Day
