[HIGHLIGHTS] He was accused of terrorism after a dispute over the price of bananas. Tunisian player Nizar Issawi dies after his body was set on fire

Tunisian footballer Nizar Issawi, 36, died at dawn on Friday from severe burns. He set fire to his body in front of the police station in the city of Hafouz, in the province of Kairouan, after a dispute with a banana seller.

His death sparked widespread anger on the Tunisian street, with protest demonstrations and violence and chaos taking place inside the city. He was born on September 30, 1987 and played for many Tunisian teams, most notably Ittihad Monastir and Gafsa Convoys.