Breaking : Footballer Christian Benítez dies at 27 after suffering heart attack

Former Birmingham City striker Christian Benítez died in hospital in Qatar today from complications leading to cardiac arrest at the age of 27. The striker from Ecuador died just weeks after a £10million move to Qatar side, El Jaish.

The Ecuadorian Football Federation said on their website that Benitez 'had severe stomach pain, was rushed to a hospital, where after a few hours suffered cardio respiratory arrest, which ended his life.'

Christian is survived by his wife, children and his father, former Ecuador international footballer Ermen Benítez. May his soul rest in peace..amen

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Posted: at 29-07-2013 07:36 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie

oooh; RIP

Posted: at 29-07-2013 08:02 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

so bad to hear that may his soul rest in peace

Posted: at 29-07-2013 08:08 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie

A great loss. May his soul find rest.

Posted: at 29-07-2013 08:19 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

May ur gentle soul rest in peace

Posted: at 29-07-2013 08:32 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

may his soul rest in peace

Posted: at 29-07-2013 09:08 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Sad news, RIP

Posted: at 29-07-2013 09:18 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Great lose to the World

Posted: at 29-07-2013 09:44 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie

may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace
puede que tu alma descanse suavemente en completa paz
chucho benitez
we miss you bro

Posted: at 29-07-2013 09:57 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

RIP Chucho

Posted: at 29-07-2013 10:43 PM (10 years ago) | Hero