Former Panama striker Luis “Matador” Tejada, who received greater than 100 caps for his nation, died on Sunday on the age of 41, the Panamanian Soccer Federation (FEPAFUT) has stated.
Tejada was taking part in in a veterans recreation on the outskirts of Panama Metropolis earlier than he collapsed and was taken to a clinic for medical consideration the place he was pronounced lifeless, native media stated.
FEPAFUT paid tribute to Tejada, who performed a key function in serving to Panama qualify for his or her first World Cup in 2018.
“Synonymous of growth and soccer in our nation. We specific our honest condolences. We are going to always remember you matador,” FEPAFUT stated in a publish on X.
Tejada performed 108 video games for the nationwide staff and is their top-scorer with 43 targets.