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Heartbreaking: 16-year-old goalkeeper dies after saving penalty with his chest

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Last updated: January 16, 2025 7:06 am
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A tragic incident has rocked the football community as 16-year-old goalkeeper Edson Lopes tragically passed away after bravely saving a penalty during a local match.

Lopes collapsed immediately after heroically blocking the spot-kick with his chest and sadly succumbed to his injuries despite desperate efforts to save him. The young player was swiftly transported from Maués, a remote area in the Amazon rainforest, to a hospital.

Tragically, the arduous 11-hour journey proved too much, and Lopes tragically lost his life upon reaching the hospital on January 5. With no history of heart disease, his sudden passing has left his family and community in shock.

His brother, Eliomar, shared a heart-wrenching message on social media, as reported by The SUN.

Today, you touched all of Brazil. You were a dedicated player and a joyful child. My brother, you left us while doing what you loved most—playing football.

In a poignant tribute, Lopes’ family donned jerseys of his beloved team, Grêmio, during his funeral procession as they bore his coffin.

An outpouring of support and condolences flooded in from the local community and beyond. One mourner penned:

May God comfort the hearts of your family and friends. He was loved by all.

The heartbreaking tale of Lopes’ courageous final act has left an enduring impact on those who knew him and resonated with people throughout Brazil.

What could have led to his untimely demise

Dr. Cotta Júnior informed newspaper Folha Vitoria that Lopes’ death might have been caused by commotio cordis—a rare and potentially fatal condition that occurs when a blunt force trauma to the chest directly over the heart disrupts its normal rhythm.

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