Christian Benitez died of heart failure, club confirms

Christian Benitez died of heart failure, according to his club side Al Jaish.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2013 - 11:30

Christian Benitez died of heart failure, according to his club side Al Jaish.

The Ecuador international and former Birmingham player died on Monday shortly after being admitted to hospital with severe stomach pain, hours after making his debut for Qatari club Al Jaish.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Mexico Place: Doha Person: Christian Benitez Person: Luis Chiriboga Person: Benitez Person: Chucho Person: Christian Organisation: Al Jaish Organisation: Birmingham Organisation: Ecuador Organisation: El Nacional Organisation: Santos Laguna

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