Alexandre Souza suffers seizure during match, rushed to hospital | OneFootball

A serious incident interrupted the match between Flamengo and Sampaio Correa in the Campeonato Carioca. Eight minutes into the first half, midfielder Alexandre Souza collapsed on the field after suffering a seizure, which forced the match to be stopped and the medical protocol to be activated immediately. According to his club, he left the stadium conscious, although he later experienced a second seizure at the Quinta D’Or hospital, where he was admitted for observation.

Sampaio Correa later reported that neurological and cardiac injuries were ruled out, although the player will remain under medical supervision for at least 24 hours, pending further tests such as an MRI. Souza himself reassured everyone through his social media, thanking people for the messages of support he received. Those close to him also highlighted his favorable progress following the incident.

It is worth remembering that the midfielder had already gone through a complex health situation in 2024, when he suffered a serious motorcycle accident that put his career at risk. After a long recovery process, he managed to return to professional activity.

On the sporting side, Flamengo won 7-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament. However, the result was overshadowed by concern for Alexandre Souza’s health, whose progress will continue to be monitored in the coming hours.

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