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Colindres Goalkeeper Raúl Ramírez, 19, Dies After Head Collision in Tercera RFEF Match

Doctors had declared brain death, prompting his family to proceed with organ donation.

Overview

  • He died on Monday, as confirmed by the Federación Cántabra de Fútbol after the weekend incident against Revilla.
  • The injury followed a fortuitous head clash during the second half that left him unconscious and triggered cardiorespiratory arrests.
  • Spectators and the Colindres coach performed CPR on the field before an advanced life-support unit arrived.
  • He was taken to Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, admitted to intensive care and underwent a CT scan.
  • The match was suspended and clubs across Spain issued condolences to his family, teammates and CD Colindres.