Are there 5-fold increases in sudden death among FIFA players?
The Israeli Real-Time News Tuesday reported a 5-fold increase in sudden cardiac and unexplained deaths among FIFA players in 2021. Since December, 183 professional athletes and coaches have suddenly collapsed, with 108 dead.
How many footballers Die from sudden cardiac arrests?
The report recorded worldwide deaths attributed to Sudden cardiac arrest or other unexplained sudden death while playing (or shortly after playing) football between 2014 and 2018. There were 614 cases during the four-year period.
Is it true that 183 professional athletes have died since December?
We fact-checked and found the claim to be false. A blog in Hebrew-language published on a media website claims, “Since December, 183 professional athletes, coaches and college and youth athletes have suddenly collapsed, and 108 have died”. The blog can be seen here.
How many cases have been flagged to FIFA?
The number cited in the post, 108, seems to have originated from a source making a different claim that was not specific to FIFA, nor even the sport of soccer, nor a six month time frame. A spokesperson from FIFA issued a statement that no cases had been flagged.
How did Stewart die?
Collapsed during a league match against Radnički after suffering a cardiac arrest, died in the hospital later that same day. Stewart collapsed while playing football the morning of the 18th in Spanish town, and despite being rushed to the hospital he died later that day.
How did Hîldan die?
Died while playing for Dinamo; In the 74th minute of a friendly game against Olteniţa, Hîldan had a heart attack , and fell to the ground. The North Stand of Dinamo's stadium is named in his honour. 14 February 2001. Roman Pavelka.
Why did Thorpe die?
When playing as goalkeeper, Thorpe, a diabetic, collapsed into a coma from which he never recovered, attributed to the rough treatment he received on the pitch in a game against Chelsea. His death led to the rule that players were no longer able to kick the ball out of the goalkeeper's arms. 12 November 1936.
How did Paul Mooney die?
Fell and got a concussion in a game against Viktoria Žižkov. Died on the way to hospital.
