Christian Benitez died of heart failure, club confirms

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

Christian Benitez died of heart failure, club confirms
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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