Leiria talent Cunha dies at 28
Saturday, June 25, 2005
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The Portuguese football world is in mourning for UD Leiria's Hugo Cunha, who died suddenly at the age of 28.
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Sudden collapse
Cunha, who recently helped Leiria avoid relegation from the Portuguese SuperLiga a year after joining from Vitória SC, collapsed and died during a casual game of football with friends on Saturday. Leiria club doctor Amilcar Silva said the Barreiro-born player had never shown any signs of health problems in examinations.
Cardio-respiratory arrest
Cunha suffered from a suspected cardio-respiratory arrest during the game in Montemor-o-Novo, 70km outside Lisbon. He played 85 league matches and scored five goals for Guimarães before signing for Leiria, whom he represented 15 times last season.
