Christian Benitez dies aged 27
Benitez was admitted to hospital with severe stomach pain hours after
making his debut against Qatar Sports Club in the Sheikh Jassem Cup but
died shortly afterwards.
An Ecuador Football Federation (FEF) statement read: "The FEF regrets to
inform you of the death of Christian Benitez, the striker of Qatar club
Al Jaish and the Ecuador national team.
"Benitez, who was with his new club in Qatar, had a severe stomach pain,
which was why he was rushed to a hospital, where after a few hours
suffered he suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest, which ended his life.
"The Ecuadorian Football Federation extends its heartfelt sympathy to
the family - parents, wife, children - and friends of our striker
Christian Benitez.
"May he rest in peace."
Benitez, who scored 24 goals in 58 appearances for the Ecuadorian
national team, had joined El Jaish in Qatar earlier this month.
A statement released by his club read: "The club would like to offer its sincere condolences to the family of the player.
"Benitez had recently joined the club from Club America for three
seasons. The player participated for the first time with the team during
yesterday's match against Qatar Sports Club in the Sheikh Jassem Cup
without complaining of any health problems.
"His sudden departure is a big shock for each member of the technical
and administrative staff. He was a player that over the short period he
was here was regarded for his high moral character."
Benitez began his career with El Nacional in his homeland before moving
to Santos Laguna in 2007. He spent time the 2009-10 season on loan with
Birmingham, and secured a permanent switch to Club America in 2011. He
won the Golden Boot award four times during his career in Mexico.
Manchester United winger and fellow Ecuador international Antonio
Valencia tweeted his condolences, writing: “Brother God is with your
family we love you.
“For always he is my brother the pain is very strong my brother but we love you.”
source: http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1509307/ecuador-star-christian-benitez-dies-aged-27?cc=4716
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