Noel da Lima Leitao found dead in a hotel.

Noted football commentator Noel da Lima Leitao was found dead earlier today in his hotel room in Kolkata, only a day after being a commentator in the final of the 114th IFA Shield.

Noel was found dead in his hotel room at the Hyatt Regency in Kolkata after having sustained a massive heart attack overnight. The hotel informed the Bidhannagar Police station and they have asked for a post-mortem examination to be conducted to confirm the reason behind Noel’s death. His wife is on her way to Kolkata.

Noel was only 51 years old and had been in Kolkata along with Gautam Bhimani as a commentator for ESPN for the semi-finals and final of the recently concluded IFA Shield.

Noel had been a part of the Indian Football scene as a TV expert since the days of Star Sports in 1996 and had been closely involved with Vasco Sports Club in many different positions and roles over the years.

Noel was outspoken and hard hitting with his views regarding Indian Football but some would also say he was biased in his opinion when it came to Vasco and Goan football. However, no one will surely doubt that he was a knowledgeable person when it came to Indian football.

Noel’s beloved Vasco SC were supposed to take on Churchill Brothers SC in a Goa Pro League match today but the game was called off as a mark of respect.