MO SALAH has led tributes after team-mate Ahmed Refaat tragically died today.
Refaat, 31, died in the early hours of Saturday morning today.
GettyRefaat made seven appearances for Egypt’s national team[/caption]
Refaat played seven times for the Egypt national team between 2013 and 2022, scoring two goals during that time.
The player had previously sparked concern after collapsing during a game against Al-Ittihad Alexandria in a game in the Egyptian Premier League in March.
The player was rushed to hospital and placed in intensive care.
He was subsequently fitted with a pace maker and released.
Refaat was a winger who played for Egyptian side Modern Future FC.
Liverpool star and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has led tributes to his former team-mate.
He posted on X saying: “Survival is for God, and may God give patience to his family and all his loved ones.”
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