Updates are being posted from ESPN following the death of Ecuador striker Christian Benitez. Cause of death being a car accident in Qatar, where he last played played football. He was 27.

Very sad news. Prayers go out to friends and family.

Omg no way, only 27! RIP Cucho.....

wow

rip

RIP.

damn its true, this dude could have played in Europe. Raw player, RIP

 

I used to buy this dude on FM...RIP

Spurs and Swansea were after him this window.

RIP.

New here.

Very shocked by his loss. I am from Ecuadorian decent...he was suppose to carry us to the knockout rounds in brazil. Hopefully the team can recover...and push on. Great talent just needed to learn how to finish

FM legends

RIP ....

I've heard there were some complications with his stomach after the car crush, but its not important anymore ...

What a complete shock. He just moved to a new club as well.

Terrible news.

RIP. Thoughts with his family and friends.

RIP.

Wow he was so young, RIP.

RIP, so young. 

Wow absolutely gutted by this news. So young

I remember when he scored against Liverpool for Birmingham, I thought he was a very decent player.

RIP.

wow how does someone so young and fit get a heart attack? incredible. rip

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23492978

Former Birmingham striker Christian Benitez has died at the age of 27. The Ecuador international was admitted to hospital with severe stomach pains shortly after making his debut for Qatari side El Jaish on Sunday.
His heart failed hours later, the Ecuador Football Federation said.

Rest In Peace

Wow.. Just wow.. lost for words.. In the words of Antonio Valencia his countryman, "Porque hoy dios??"

Ecuadorian FA held a press conference today and the NT coach, Reinaldo Rueda couldn't fight back his tears. This is probably a tumultuous time for Rueda as his dad died like two days ago. Ecuador sit in 2nd place iirc or 3rd.. they should see their remaining games out and qualify, but this is a tough loss on the field and off the field as he was a true leader and warrior.

#AnimoEcuador

REWB wrote:wow how does someone so young and fit get a heart attack? incredible. rip

Its crazy. He had such a strong personalty too. When he was on the field your eyes were always locked on him. Way too soon for him. Wish his family the best.

RIP, prayers for his family



Btw CNN is  they are blaming the death on the heat in Qatar

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20130729/christian-benitez-death-ecuador-qatar.ap/

So sad, feels like it was only yesterday he was playing for Birmigham. RIP

Man that is just no age to die


R.I.P

Tragic.

Shocking new honestly....my thoughts are with his family and the Ecuadorean people.

RIP and with this, he has joined the ultimately tragic 27 club.

I'll always remember him for how he ripped Liverpool apart when he was in Birmingham. Same game where N'gog made THAT dive which drew us 2-2.

Thoughts go with his friends and family.

Died all too young. RIP Chucho.