Alfredo Quintana, 32, Star Handball Player 02/26/21
(ATR) Alfredo Quintana, considered one of the best handball goalkeepers in the world, has died at age 32.
Alfredo Quintana (Facebook)
FC Porto, the club he played for in Portugal, announced his death on Friday. Our dearest Alfredo Quintana passed away today. You’ll always be remembered as one of ours. A true Dragon. May you Rest In Peace, the club said on its Twitter account.
On Monday, the Cuban-Portuguese player had suffered a heart attack during training with the club.
The athlete was intubated and put in an induced coma. He was transferred to the São João Hospital, after having been in cardiopulmonary arrest for more than 30 minutes, according to the Portuguese press.