Three soccer stars have collapsed on the field after suffering sudden heart attacks and seizures in the middle of their games which were broadcast on live TV.
The shocking scenes are just the latest incidents to hit the sports world.
Since vaccine mandates were rolled out for most athletes in 2021, sports stars have been falling seriously ill and dropped dead at alarming rates.
The following videos show the moments when three top soccer stars collapsed suddenly during live TV broadcasts.
All of the players were considered to be fit and healthy and had not suffered any injuries at the time they collapsed.
March 17, 2024 – Argentina: Estudiantes de la Plata midfielder, Javier Altamirano, suffered a seizure in a match against Boca Juniors on Sunday 17th March.
The game was suspended.
He is said to be in a stable condition after being rushed to the hospital.
March 16, 2024 – South Africa: Orlando Pirates midfielder, Makhehlene Makhaula, collapsed in a match against Hungry Lions on Saturday 16th March, “after complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath.”
It is believed that Makhaula suffered a sudden heart attack.
March 11, 2024 – Egypt: Modern Future FC forward, Ahmed Refaat, collapsed in a match against Ittihad on Monday 11th March.
According to a statement from his club, Refaat’s “heart stopped for more than an hour, despite all resuscitation attempts”.
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I’ve always suspected…soccer is hazardous to health.