SBT broadcast Fluminense’s match for the Copa Sul-Americana and sad news was given live.
Tiago Leifert narrated the match between Once Caldas and Fluminense for the first round of the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana on SBT. The game was broadcast live throughout Brazil on Tuesday night (1st) and ended with a victory for the Brazilian team.
At the beginning of the second half, commentator Mauro Beting reported the death of a former football player who was only 41 years old. This is former midfielder Leandro Domingues, who passed away this Tuesday (2) after a battle with testicular cancer.
Former player Leandro Domingues dies
Diagnosed with the disease in 2022, the former player was undergoing treatment but did not survive. His death caused great commotion in the sports world, especially among fans of Vitória, the club where he was discovered and became an idol.
Leandro began his career at Vitória in 1995 and was promoted to the professional team in 2001. During his first stint, he won four Bahian championships and stood out for his talent and technical quality. His performance caught the attention of other clubs, leading him to sign with Cruzeiro in 2008, where he played 42 matches, scored 11 goals and won the Campeonato Mineiro.
In addition to his success in Brazil, the midfielder had a remarkable career in Japanese football. For ten years, he played for clubs such as Kashiwa Reysol, Nagoya Grampus and Yokohama FC, winning multiple championships and making his mark on the history of Asian football. His time in Japan was one of the most successful for a Brazilian player in the country, becoming a reference among local fans.
Tiago Leifert sends a message
Leandro Domingues also had a brief stint at Fluminense and returned to Vitória on three occasions, the last time in 2016. After the information was given live, Tiago Leifert spoke out. “My condolences to his family, to his fans and a big kiss to everyone who is facing this disease,” said the commentator, live.