Di thing bin happen during Flamengo vs Sampaio Correa-RJ cup match wey dem play yesterday. Alexandre Souza fell to the ground after a seizure just eight minutes into his team Sampaio Correa’s match against Rio de Janeiro rivals Flamengo at the city’s famous Maracana Stadium. Distressing footage showed a team-mate taking his top off and using it to fan the 24-year-old as play was immediately stopped and an ambulance called. Alexandre Souza collapsed mid-matchAlexandre Souza is attended to by medical staffAn ambulance came on to the pitch at the Maracana“My last match was against Botafogo, and with the accident, everything changed in my life. Read our Privacy PolicyThe drama occurred in the 27th minute of a third-round cup match in the regional Taca do Algarve - Algarve Cup - knockout tournament.

Source: Express February 09, 2026 08:52 UTC