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Panama's Top Scorer Luis 'Matador' Tejada Dies at 41

The former striker, instrumental in Panama's first World Cup qualification, collapsed during a recreational game and died of a heart attack.

  • Luis 'Matador' Tejada, Panama's all-time leading goal scorer, has died at the age of 41.
  • Tejada collapsed while playing in a local recreational league and was pronounced dead at a clinic.
  • He played a crucial role in helping Panama qualify for its first ever World Cup in 2018.
  • Tejada played 108 times for Panama, scoring 43 international goals.
  • His death has been attributed to a heart attack.
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