16-year-old goalkeeper Edson Lopes has tragically passed away after saving a penalty during a community game in Brazil.
According to The Sun, Edson saved the penalty with his chest and subsequently suffered a severe injury, leading to him being rushed to the hospital.
The report indicated that he was transported from Maués, a remote area in the Amazon rainforest, to a hospital—a journey that took 11 hours before they arrived at the medical centre.
Unfortunately, Edson succumbed to his injuries upon arrival and was pronounced dead on January 5, 2025.
In a social media post, his brother Eliomar paid tribute to the young goalkeeper.
“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.”
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