×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Brazilian footballer passes away aged 24 after collapsing on pitch

Alex Apolinario passed away on Thursday [Getty Images, Mirror]

Brazilian footballer Alex Apolinario has passed away in hospital four days after he collapsed having suffered a cardiac arrest in a Portuguese third-tier game for FC Alverca

The Brazilian footballer was playing for FC Alverca against Uniao de Almeirim when he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902