Footballer Passes Away After Ball Strikes Him in Stomach
- Roberto Peterson Hubner tragically lost his life during a football match, leaving his teammates and family devastated
- The 33-year-old father of three collapsed on the field following a freak incident
- His sudden passing has left his young family devastated and his teammates deeply heartbroken
A footballer has tragically passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match in Brazil.
Roberto Peterson Hubner collapsed on the field after being struck in the abdomen by a ball that had ricocheted off another player.
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The unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday, June 3, in the town of Corupá, located in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina.
The victim, a 33-year-old father of three, was immediately assisted by teammates and bystanders who witnessed the incident and rushed to help.
Emergency responders arrived to find him unconscious on the pitch. They made efforts to revive him before transporting him to the Corupá Emergency Room.
Tragically, Hubner suffered a cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the facility.
According to heartbroken teammates, he passed away nearly an hour after their initial attempts to save him.
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He leaves behind his grieving wife and three young children—two daughters and a son.
Team-mate Guilherme Cordeiro de Paula Bublitz said via Daily Star:
"Our colleague kicked the ball, it deflected off another team-mate and hit Roberto straight in the stomach.
"He crouched down because of the pain and then lay down. When I got closer, he was having a seizure, so another colleague and I shouted that it was serious."
Hubner's funeral was held at the Corupa Municipal Cemetery on Wednesday, June 4.
Prominent Premier League figure sadly passes away
In another sad news, Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first Black referee and a respected figure in English football, has passed away on Sunday, June 8, at the age of 65.
Known for his commanding presence and fitness on the pitch, Rennie left an indelible mark on the sport during a distinguished career that spanned more than a decade at the top level.
From Jamaica to the Premier League
Born in Jamaica, Rennie moved to the United Kingdom at the age of six, settling in Sheffield, a city that would remain central to his life.
It was in the local leagues of Sheffield that he began his refereeing journey in 1979. Over time, his talent and dedication saw him rise rapidly through the ranks.
By 1997, Rennie had earned his first Premier League assignment, officiating a match between Derby County and Wimbledon.
Personal struggles and resilience
In recent years, Rennie faced a life-altering challenge, as reported by Mail Sport. A rare neurological condition diagnosed in 2024 left him paralysed from the waist down.
Speaking in a candid interview, Rennie shared the emotional and physical toll of the condition, describing months confined to bed and the difficult process of rehabilitation.
Despite his circumstances, he approached recovery with determination, learning to stand again using a support frame and showing the same resolve he displayed on the football field.
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