A piece of shocking news has come out from the football world. Algerian footballer Sofiane Locker died of a heart attack during the football match. On Saturday, he was playing in the domestic second division match. During this, he collided with the goalkeeper and fell to the ground. After which he had a heart attack. and was taken to the hospital for treatment where Sofiane died.
According to the reports, the 28-year-old Sofiane Locker was playing for Mouloudia Saida against ASM Oran on Saturday on the day he died. The second half of this match being played under Group B was going on. During this, Sofiane collided with his team’s goalkeeper, due to which he fell on the ground. He was treated on the field, after which he came back to play.
According to the source, 10 minutes after Sofiane came to play again, he fell on the ground. After which he was taken to the hospital. But by then he was dead. It is being said that he died of a heart attack. Sofiane was only 28 years old and he was also the captain of his team. The football match was called off after the news of his death was received.
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