“Fejsa stands out in the chaos to reach the 25th of April Bridge: ‘a wonderful city'”

On the morning of this Thursday, a tragic accident on the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge left the city of Lisbon in chaos. A collision between a heavy goods vehicle and a motorcycle resulted in one fatality and caused long traffic jams in the Almada-Lisbon direction, affecting thousands of drivers. Among them was former Benfica player Ljubomir Fejsa, who did not hesitate to share his frustration on social media.

“Two and a half hours ago, my kids and I left for school. Two and a half hours later, we are still in the same place. We haven’t even reached the bridge, let alone crossed it. There will be no class today! A city as wonderful and perfect as this, with only two bridges. We can’t move forward and we can’t go back,” Fejsa lamented through an image he shared in his Instagram stories. The former Serbian midfielder, who retired in 2023 while playing for Partizan, continues to live in Portugal and serves as an ambassador for the League.

This incident not only highlights the fragility of traffic on Lisbon’s main arteries, but also raises questions about the city’s infrastructure and the need for effective solutions to congestion, especially on accident days. The 25 de Abril Bridge, although a masterpiece of engineering, proves insufficient to handle the volume of traffic, particularly in emergency situations.

Fejsa, who has become a well-known figure among Benfica fans, demonstrated that even after his career as a player, he continues to be affected by the reality of Lisbon traffic. His experience resonates with many other drivers who face the daily challenges of mobility in the capital, highlighting a problem that affects not only his daily life but also that of everyone who lives and works in the region.

As the city struggles to find solutions for its transport infrastructure, Fejsa’s outburst serves as a powerful reminder of the daily struggle faced by Lisbon residents. The combination of a tragic accident and the former player’s response underscores the urgency of rethinking and modernizing the city’s transport system, ensuring that tragedies like this are not just a part of everyday life but rather a catalyst for change.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.