Sampaio Corrêa Player Hospitalized After Collapse During Campeonato Carioca
A shocking scene unfolded during the Campeonato Carioca match between Sampaio Corrêa and Flamengo at the Maracanã Stadium.
In the eighth minute of play, Brazilian midfielder Alexandre Souza, 26, suddenly collapsed on the pitch after suffering an epileptic seizure. The incident sparked intense emotion in the stands and led to an immediate halt in the match.
Quick Response from Medical Teams
Medical teams rushed in as players and staff looked on with concern. TV footage showed a teammate of Souza removing his shirt to cool him down while waiting for help to arrive.
An ambulance entered the field amidst a heavy silence. Conscious at the time of his evacuation, Alexandre Souza left the pitch to applause from the crowd before being transported to the hospital.
According to initial reports, the player suffered another seizure shortly after his admission, prompting doctors to place him under close medical observation for at least 24 hours.
Club Reports Player’s Condition as Stable
Worry was heightened as this incident comes a year after the player miraculously survived a serious motorcycle accident.
In an official statement released on Monday, Sampaio Corrêa reassured fans. Medical tests ruled out any damage to the heart or nervous system, and the player’s health is considered stable. He remains under observation as a precaution.
Despite the seriousness of the incident, the match eventually resumed and ended with Flamengo winning decisively, 7-1.
