Cardiff City midfielder Andy Rinomhota paid tribute to his brother after his death tragically at the age of 30.
Joseph Itai Rinomhota died after being arrested in his first Kickbox fight by Muay Thai on Friday.
In an article shared with his Instagram account, the Zimbabwe international shared a tribute to his late brother.
He wrote: “ Nothing could have prepared me for what happened and no word or photos will be enough to show or express the love I have and I will always have for you my brother.
“I hope it will help heal the pain even if it is only slightly. You were the most motivated and positive person I know, who always pushes for more and never content you with the minimum, always looking for this next thing to try.
“You have lived life as much as possible and I know you would have no regrets even now.
Cardiff midfielder Andy Rinonnon paid tribute to his late brother after his death Friday
Joseph Itai Rinomhota (right) died at the age of 30 after participating in his first fight Muay Thai in Thailand
Joseph was transported urgently to hospital after collapsing after his debut on the Thai island of Koh Samui
“As a brother, they don’t come better than you, attentive, kind, united, the list is endless, you have always taken care of me in all possible ways and I should have told you more to what extent it meant for me.
“” “Those we love do not go, they walk next to us every day” I know that you will continue to monitor and provide me with the strength and love you still have.
“You will be with me by doing the things we had planned to do together, you will always be in my heart and never forgotten.
In addition to his touching praise, Riminhota also shared series of photos of the pair dating from their childhood.
The former Reading star also shared a screenshot of a message he sent to Joseph on the day of his Kickbox beginnings, wishing him good luck a few hours before the tragic incident occurred.
After a back and forth competition, Friday evening, the referee stopped the competition in the third round after Riminhota was undergoing a series of kicks to the body of his opponent.
The 30 -year -old man was able to leave the ring and withdrew his gloves, but fell badly while removing his hand envelope according to a local media report, Khaosod English.
In an article on Instagram Andy called Joseph “the most motivated and positive person I know”
The Zimbabwe international added that his older brother “will always be in my heart”
Andy also shared a screenshot of a message he sent to Joseph to wish him good luck before the fight
He experienced muscle tension, while his breathing became laborious and his eyes were rolling, according to witnesses.
Riminhota remained aware, but a few moments later, he collapsed, his heart would have stopped.
His trainer would have given her the RCR until the emergency services arrived and took her to the Thai international hospital, just under two kilometers from the place of Koh Samui Island.
Despite their efforts, Riminhota was tragically declared dead at 11 p.m.