Goalkeeper dies after saving penalty: shocking video from Brazil.

Tragic death of a goalkeeper in Brazilian futsal

According to The Sun: This horrific moment occurred when the goalkeeper collapsed and died seconds after an impressive penalty save, having stopped the shot with his chest.

Antônio Edson dos Santos Sousa was captured live on stream as he fell to the ground while going to greet his ecstatic teammate.

Other players and referees reacted by calling for medical assistance for the 34-year-old athlete. However, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital due to unsuccessful resuscitation attempts.

The tragedy occurred during a five-a-side futsal game in a gym in the municipality of Augusto Corrêa in the northern state of Pará.

The goalkeeper, known among family and friends as Pixxe, played for the team 'Sind Motos' in an amateur tournament dedicated to the week of Brazil's independence from Portugal.

The local authorities canceled matches for the following day.

The Pará Futsal Federation, in its statement with a black ribbon and photo of Antônio, noted:

"With great sadness, we received the news of the death of Antônio Edson dos Santos Sousa, an athlete remembered for his dedication, talent, and team spirit."

"His presence will always be remembered both on and off the field, not only for his performance on the pitch but also for the personality that captivated everyone."

"In this time of mourning, we express our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the entire sports community."

"May they find comfort in good memories and in the belief that Antônio Edson leaves a legacy of inspiration and passion for futsal."

One fan reacted with the following:

"God, comfort the hearts of his loved ones."

Footage from the moment of the penalty save showed that he received a blow to the chest while attempting to dive to the right, keeping his hands in front of him.

At first, he seemed perfectly normal as he approached a teammate to celebrate, pausing for a few seconds to raise his hands as if thanking God for what had happened.

However, seconds later, as he neared the teammate who rushed to greet him, he stumbled, fell into his teammate's arms, and collapsed.

It remains unclear whether the blow he received contributed to his death.

In June, another Brazilian futsal player, 33-year-old Roberta Peterson, died during a game in the southern state of Santa Catarina after being struck by a ball.

A married father of three suffered a heart attack after being hit in the abdomen.

Futsal is a variation of soccer played between two teams of five players on a court smaller than a soccer field. This sport shares characteristics with five-a-side futsal and traditional indoor soccer.

Futsal is popular worldwide, but especially in South America, as well as in Spain and Portugal, where there are many professional teams.

This tragic event serves as another reminder of the risks that athletes may face during competition. The sports community continues to honor the memory of those who have given their lives in the fight for victory. The Pará Futsal Federation and other organizations will undoubtedly investigate the circumstances of the incident to prevent similar tragedies in the future.