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Young player Madalena Galego dies after accident and leaves football in mourning

Notícias de Coimbra8 September 2026 at 11:00

The young player Madalena Galego passed away after suffering an accident, causing mourning in the Alentejo sports community. Madalena represented the senior women's team of Grupo União, being part of women's football in the Alentejo region.

The accident that claimed the player generated great emotion within the local sports community. The news of her death provoked expressions of condolence among teammates, rival clubs and other entities connected to Alentejo football.

Women's football in the region was thus marked by the loss of one of its young talents. Madalena Galego leaves a significant void in the sport, particularly in the Grupo União team, where she played during the current season.

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