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Former Crystal Palace midfielder Andrejs Rubins - who played 117 times for his country Latvia - dies at the age of 43 as Selhurst Park club pay tribute

Former Crystal Palace player Andrejs Rubins has passed away at the age of 43.

The left-sided midfield player represented his country, Latvia, 117 times across 13 years making him the second most capped player ever to play for the country.

Palace released a statement on Wednesday sharing their condolences after it had initially been reported on social media by various accounts.

The left-sided midfield player is remembered fondly by Crystal Palace fans for his goal against Liverpool in 2001

The left-sided midfield player is remembered fondly by Crystal Palace fans for his goal against Liverpool in 2001

Andrejs Rubins, scorer of the brilliant opening goal for Palace against Liverpool in the League Cup back in 2001, has sadly and unexpectedly passed away.