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Oman international Mukhaled Al-Raqadi dies aged 29 after collapsing in warm-up before Muscat FC match

OMAN international Mukhaled Al-Raqadi has passed away after collapsing during the warm-up of a domestic top flight match.

The Muscat defender reportedly suffered a heart attack ahead of his side’s Omantel league clash with Suwaiq.

The 29-year-old was taken to hospital by ambulance but sadly died following the incident on Wednesday.

Muscat announced the news of Al-Raqadi's death with a heartfelt message on Twitter.

It read: "With faithful hearts accepting of God's will, the board of directors of Muscat sports club and all its affiliates extend their sincere condolences to the family of Al-Raqadi.

“We ask God to have mercy on him. To God we belong and to God we shall return."

The news comes after a series of chest scares for high profile players.

Denmark international Christian Eriksen is gradually making a return to football following the cardiac arrest he suffered during Euro 2020.

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The Inter Milan star is assessing his options having been told he is not allowed to play in Serie A with the heart device he currently has installed.

Manchester City icon Sergio Aguero was forced to call time on his career early after suffering chest complaints playing for Barcelona.

The 33-year-old broke down in tears as he announced his retirement after less than half a season at the Nou Camp.

And Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has been fitted with a heart monitor after a health scare playing against Norwich earlier in December.

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