Former Bulgarian Footballer Dies in Dressing Room After Match at 38
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- Former Bulgarian forward Hristo Spasov died shortly after collapsing in a dressing room following a lower-league match.
- Spasov scored twice as Chiko of Byaะณะฐ lost 4-2 to Lesichovo in his final appearance.
- He played for several Bulgarian clubs, including Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Botev Vratsa, Hebar and Septemvri Sofia.
Hristo Spasov, a former forward for Lokomotiv Plovdiv and several other Bulgarian clubs, died shortly after the final whistle of a lower-league match. He was 38, according to the headline, while the article text says he died at 39.
Spasovโs last game came for Chiko of Byaga against Lesichovo in Bulgariaโs lower leagues. His team lost 4-2, but Spasov scored both of his sideโs goals.
A few minutes after the match ended, he became ill and suddenly collapsed in the dressing room. The match doctor immediately tried to help, and an emergency medical team arrived. Despite efforts to save his life, Spasov died.
Born in Dorkovo, he played during a long career for Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Nafteks, Hebar, Chepะธะฝะตั Velingrad, Septemvri Sofia, Spartak Pleven, Botev Vratsa and Bansko.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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