July 10 – Ajax midfielder Abdelhak Nouri is “out of danger” but remains in intensive care after collapsing during a pre-season friendly against Werder Bremen, the latest case highlighting the dangers of cardiac arrest amongst professional footballers.
The incident, which happened on Saturday, led to the match being abandoned.
Ajax said Nouri, 20, had suffered “cardiac arrhythmias” – heart rhythm problems – during the game.
Nouri was part of the Ajax squad for the Europa League final against Manchester United in May. He played 15 league and cup games for the club in the 2016-17 season.
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