Former CSKA and Botafogo footballer Tássio Maia dos Santos died at the age of 41 after a wall collapsed on him during a severe storm in Rio de Janeiro, according to reports by Dsport and Correio do Povo. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the Santa Teresa neighborhood in the central part of the city, amidst wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h.
Tragedy Strikes Santa Teresa During Severe Storm
Tássio Maia was walking with his friend Vander Cordeiro da Silva when the structural collapse occurred, according to local reports. Vander Cordeiro da Silva leaves behind a pregnant wife, according to Dsport coverage. Security cameras registered the exact moment of the wall collapse during the severe weather on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, as reported by Correio do Povo.
Botafogo and CSKA Career Tributes
Brazilian club Botafogo released an official statement on social media expressing deep sorrow over the loss of their former player. Botafogo noted that Tássio wore their jersey during the 2015 season and offered solidarity to his family and friends. Throughout his extensive career, Tássio Maia played for 27 different professional clubs. He began his journey at São Cristóvão, featured for notable sides including Botafogo, Figueirense, Bragantino, and CSKA, and ultimately retired from professional football in 2019.
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Tássio Maia played for 27 different football clubs throughout his professional career, which spanned stints in Brazil and Europe before his retirement in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Tássio Maia?
Tássio Maia dos Santos was a Brazilian professional footballer who played for 27 clubs during his career, including CSKA, Botafogo, Figueirense, and Bragantino.
When and where did the incident happen?
According to Dsport and Correio do Povo, the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, July 29, 2026, in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of central Rio de Janeiro.
Which clubs did Tássio Maia represent in his career?
He started his career at São Cristóvão and played for numerous teams, prominently featuring for Botafogo in 2015 and CSKA before retiring in 2019.
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