Early Saturday, Modern Sport (FKA Future) Ahmed Refaat passed away after suffering from sudden medical complications.
The news was announced in an official statement by the club, saying: "With heavy and sorrowful hearts, Modern Sport club and Egypt international Ahmed Refaat passed away."
The statement also offered the club condolences to his family, and friends.
Last March, Refaat collapsed in the field during Modern Sport game against Al Ittihad, shortly, the medical team interfered to help the player who was suffering from a heart attack. The player was transported to the hospital and stayed in the intensive care for almost two weeks.
Two week ago, Refaat has the chance to speak about his illness and medical crisis, and visited his Modern Sport teammates before their game against El Gouna.
The funeral prayer for the late player will be performed after Al Dhohr prayer in his hometown.