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Deaths of amateur footballers in Greece

Overview

The Greek amateur football community has reported the deaths of two players.

In October, 17-year-old Giorgos Lymperis, an amateur footballer playing for PAS Galatsi, passed away following a 16-day struggle with a serious health issue. His condition became critical after suffering a cardiac arrest following a match against Neopenteliko on October 4.

In November, 48-year-old Michalis Benetos, a well-known figure in regional football across Achaia and Messenia, died after a long battle with cancer. Local communities organized charitable initiatives and solidarity matches to support him during his illness.

Entities

Achaiki · PAS Galatsi · Giorgos Lymperis · G. Gennimatas Hospital · Achaia

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Michalis Benetos, amateur footballer, dies at 48

    Michalis Benetos, a prominent figure in amateur football across the Achaia and Messenia regions of Greece, has died at age 48 following a long battle with cancer.

  2. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Giorgos Lymperis, 17-year-old footballer, passes away

    17-year-old amateur footballer Giorgos Lymperis has died after a 16-day health crisis following a cardiac arrest on October 4. He was playing for PAS Galatsi on loan from Ilisiakos.

Sources

notospress.gr · pelop.gr · taklin.gr