Maddy Cusack’s cause of death remains a controversial subject in the United Kingdom.
The Football Association (FA) is currently evaluating details related to the tragic death of Sheffield United’s midfielder, Maddy Cusack, to determine if there were any breaches of its rules. Cusack passed away at the age of 27 last September, a loss that deeply affected her family, friends, and the wider football community. Shortly after her death, her family reached out to her club, expressing concerns over issues Cusack faced, attributing them to her relationship with the club’s manager, Jonathan Morgan, who has led the Blades since February.
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In response to the family’s complaint, Sheffield United initiated an independent investigation, which concluded last year without finding any misconduct linked to the club. The family also made contact with a senior official at the FA in November, prompting the organization to start its own review of the case.
A senior integrity manager from the FA met with Cusack’s parents on December 21 and had separate discussions with representatives from Sheffield United. However, the FA has yet to launch a formal investigation into the matter. There’s ambiguity over whether the FA has requested the investigation report from United, and it’s understood that the complete findings have not been shared with Cusack’s family, who only received a letter summarizing the report.
An FA spokesperson stated, “We were devastated to learn of the passing of Maddy Cusack last September and our thoughts continue to be with her family and loved ones at this very difficult time. Following the conclusion of the club’s independent investigation into the matter, we felt that it would be appropriate to assess the relevant information of the case.”
The spokesperson further explained the purpose of the assessment was to “understand whether or not any further action is required under our jurisdiction within football, and to establish what, if any, next steps may be appropriate.” They confirmed ongoing dialogue with both the family and the club.
The FA decided to wait for the independent investigation to conclude before assessing any potential rule violations. United, on December 18, stated, “Following a thorough review of the valuable input provided by each of the key witnesses put forward by Maddy’s family and the club, the investigation has found no evidence of wrongdoing.”
The club also mentioned its commitment to continuous improvement, indicating a willingness to reflect on the investigation’s outcomes and recommendations for enhancing its processes and policies.
Jonathan Morgan temporarily stepped down in October during the investigation but resumed his role at the end of last year. Sheffield United is set to compete in the Women’s FA Cup against Tottenham this weekend. Attempts to reach the Cusack family and Morgan’s management for comments have been made.