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The Minho club mourned the death of the 23-year-old, which occurred in the early hours of this Sunday. SC Braga fans to Rui Duarte after his son's death”>Gustavo Duarte was the victim of sudden death, due to a chronic illness.
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O Sporting de Braga announced, on Sunday afternoon, the death of Gustavo Duarte, son of the coach of the Minho main team, Rui Duarte.
“SC Braga expresses its deepest regret at the death of Gustavo Ferreira Duarte, aged 23, eldest son of the first team coach, Rui Duarte, and brother of our athlete Afonso Duarte, sending its deepest condolences to his family and friends.
In this moment of enormous pain and consternation, SC Braga joins Rui Duarte’s family, transmitting a heartfelt message of strength to everyone”, wrote the Minho club in a statement.
The 23-year-old passed away in the early hours of this Sunday, a victim of sudden death, due to a chronic illness.
In addition to Gustavo, Rui Duarte is the father of Afonso, 18 years old, who plays for the Braga club’s youth teams.