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Former Grêmio player Émerson Leal in critical condition after heart attack
Former Grêmio midfielder Émerson Leal suffered a heart attack while playing football with friends in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
The 46-year-old is in critical condition in the intensive care unit at São Camilo Hospital in Esteio.
Leal had previously been found to have a heart problem during his playing career.
In 2004, he was taken off the field for three years, then received medical clearance to return in 2007.
He played for Grêmio from 1999 to 2004 and later appeared for several other Brazilian clubs.
A doctor at the game gave him first aid before an ambulance took him to hospital.
Émerson Leal, a former Grêmio player, is in critical condition in intensive care after suffering a heart attack.
He is being treated at Hospital São Camilo in Esteio, Rio Grande do Sul.
Reports say he became ill while playing football with friends after experiencing pain the previous Saturday.
A doctor at the scene gave him first aid before an ambulance took him to hospital.
Leal had previously been diagnosed with heart problems and was sidelined from football in 2004.
- Who
- Émerson Leal, a 46-year-old former Grêmio midfielder.
- What
- He suffered a heart attack and is in critical condition in intensive care.
- When
- He became ill on Tuesday, after reporting pain the previous Saturday.
- Where
- He was playing football with friends; he is being treated at Hospital São Camilo in Esteio, Rio Grande do Sul.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Leal played for Grêmio.
A heart-related abnormality was found in his tests, and he was sidelined from football.
He reportedly felt pain.
He suffered a heart attack after playing football with friends and was taken to hospital.
- Age
- 46
- Hospital
- Hospital São Camilo
- Location
- Esteio, Rio Grande do Sul
- Grêmio career
- 1999–2004
- Grêmio appearances
- 92 games
- Grêmio goals
- 4