Christian "Chucho" Benitez passes away at age of 27

[Stats 7,059]

So sad. Was being reported on twitter initially as a car crash but looks like it is due to peritonitis. So sad, was linked with clubs like Tottenham this summer and played against us a few times. So sad to pass away at such a young age. RIP, condolences to family, only moved to his new club earleir this month

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2013/7/29/4567382/christian-benitez-chucho-dies

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

Rest In Peace...

I remember him very well for his days at Birmingham.

[Fernando 6,477]

Damn that sucks.

Was a great player for the country.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

So, so sad.RIP Chucho.

Thoughts with his family and friends.

[Ollie 4,400]

Very shocked to hear this. Although he was crap over here, he is a very talented player and he's in his peak. Sometimes things happen that don't make sense. Nobody is safe. Anything can happen at any time whether it's an accident, illness or something else. RIP.

[Heisenberg 1,824]

رحمه الله

[robdog 2,084]

absolutely shocking - Chucho was a huge player on this side of the globe. Not in the US but All of the Americas. He played for Santos Laguna & Club America in Mexico, where he helped both sides win titles. The guy was a serious balla & I for one will really miss him. :sad:

[OneMoSalah 8,783]

RIP Chucho. Sad to see someone die so young.

[craig19 4]

He's so young to die, what a tragic thing to happened. RIP Christian, we'll never forget a very good player like you.