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diciembre 29, 2025

Futbolista murió tras desplomarse en pleno partido, un ritual de “magia negra” sería la causa

La segunda división de la Liga Profesional de Fútbol de Burundi ha sido el escenario de un evento que ha traspasado las fronteras del continente, desp...

Futbolista murió tras desplomarse en pleno partido, un ritual de “magia negra” sería la causa

TL;DR

  • Footballer Igiraneza Aimé Gueric, 20, died during a match in Burundi.
  • The primary hypothesis links his death to a ritualistic practice known as gris-gris, possibly involving the ingestion of a coin.
  • Gris-gris involves amulets or talismans believed to offer protection and supernatural advantage in competition.
  • This incident highlights a history of mystical practices influencing African football.
  • The Burundian Football Federation is awaiting autopsy results to determine the official cause of death.