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Spanish footballer in coma after domestic accident

“Sociedad Deportivo Amorebieta communicated that the footballer Felix Marti Garreta has suffered cranial trauma as the result of a domestic fall.

• May 10, 2024
Felix Garreta
Felix Garreta

Spanish second-division club Amorebieta said their central defender Felix Garreta had been placed in an induced coma after suffering a domestic accident.

The 20-year-old is currently hospitalised in Barcelona after hitting his head. He fell while visiting his home town of Palau-solità i Plegamans, which is close to Barcelona.

“Sociedad Deportivo Amorebieta communicated that the footballer Felix Marti Garreta has suffered cranial trauma as the result of a domestic fall.

“The player, who is on loan from Real Betis, is currently in hospital with reserved forecast and depending on his progress,” the club said.

Garreta had an excellent season on loan at the club, playing 33 matches, and it was expected that he would spend pre-season with the Real Betis first-team squad. 

(Xinhua/NAN)

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