Soccer player collapses and dies on field

A month after Damar Hamlin’s unexpected collapse in a high-profile NFL game, another soccer player has tragically passed away in a similar manner. Arne Espeel was a goalkeeper for Winkel Sport B in the second division of West Brabant. During Saturday’s match against Westrozebeke, a penalty kick was called in favor of the opposing team. Espeel, 25, managed to save the shot, however, he suddenly fell down and didn’t get back up. Stefaan Dewerchin, an …

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Renowned American journalist dies at World Cup

Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died while covering Argentina’s match against the Netherlands in Qatar on Saturday. He was 48 years old. According to US media seated nearby, Wahl fell back during extra time in the press box at Lusail Iconic Stadium. Reporters said emergency workers responded very quickly, and Wahl died later that day. “He received immediate emergency medical treatment on site, which continued as he …

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Families of Iran’s soccer team threatened with torture and imprisonment ahead of USA match

A source involved in the games’ security said the families of Iran’s World Cup soccer team has been threatened with imprisonment and torture if they fail to “behave” ahead of Tuesday’s match against the USA. As a result of Iranian players refusing to sing the national anthem in their opening match against England on November 21, the source said they were called to a meeting with members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According …

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Stadium tragedy: At least 127 dead at soccer match

Indonesia stadium tragedy: At least 127 people reported dead following soccer match, police say – CNN There are at least 127 dead and dozens more injured after chaos and violence broke out late on Saturday following an Indonesian league soccer match between two of the nation’s biggest clubs. During a match in Malang, East Java, fans of Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya clashed after Arema FC lost 3-2 to Persebaya Surabaya. The losing team’s supporters …

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