🙏 The worst is over, says player who had seizure during match against Fla

The midfielder Alexandre, from Sampaio Corrêa, took to social media this Sunday (8) to reassure fans after suffering a seizure early in the match against Flamengo at Maracanã.

Still hospitalized at Quinta D'or Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre shows no neurological injuries but remains under medical observation.

In a post on Instagram, the player thanked everyone for their support: "Just letting you know that the worst is over and to thank you for the messages and prayers," wrote Alexandre.

He also made a point to thank Flamengo's fans, who sent numerous messages of solidarity.

Commenting on an image showing players from both teams trying to assist him, Alexandre described the incident as "another miracle" and a "testimony" of God's calling in his life.

The seizure occurred 8 minutes into the first half. After defender Lucas Marreta cleared the ball, Alexandre felt dizzy and collapsed on the field.

The seriousness of the situation led players and referees to immediately call for the ambulance.

The athlete left the field conscious and was replaced by Gabriel Agu. The game resumed at the 13th minute and ended with Flamengo's 7-1 victory.

Following the incident, Sampaio Corrêa released information to reassure fans about the player's health condition.

This is the second major scare in the recent career of the midfielder. In January 2024, Alexandre suffered a severe motorcycle accident after returning from a match against Botafogo, even facing the risk of tetraplegia.

After a year of recovery, he returned to the field in January 2025.

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