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United Arab Emirates Striker Salem Saad Dies After Heart Attack
The Al Nasr player has died at the age of 31 following a heart attack...
United Arab Emirates international Salem Saad collapsed and died during a routine training session after suffering a massive heart attack on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old Al Nasr player was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital but died soon after arrival.
"Salem Saad suffered a major heart attack during a routine training session held at Al Maktoum Stadium," read a statement on the club's official website.
"Salem was immediately transferred to the Rashid hospital following the training ground incident however despite desperate attempts from the doctors, he sadly passed away in the intensive care centre.
"The Al Nasr Club including chairman, board members, administrators and fellow players would like to express its sincere condolences to the family at this tragic moment."
Saad had joined Al Nasr in June after captaining Al Shabab to the league title last year.
Stefan Coerts, Goal.com
The 31-year-old Al Nasr player was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital but died soon after arrival.
"Salem Saad suffered a major heart attack during a routine training session held at Al Maktoum Stadium," read a statement on the club's official website.
"Salem was immediately transferred to the Rashid hospital following the training ground incident however despite desperate attempts from the doctors, he sadly passed away in the intensive care centre.
"The Al Nasr Club including chairman, board members, administrators and fellow players would like to express its sincere condolences to the family at this tragic moment."
Saad had joined Al Nasr in June after captaining Al Shabab to the league title last year.
Stefan Coerts, Goal.com
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