Czech footballer Tomáš Timp, playing for FK Havířov, tragically died on August 26, 2023, after collapsing during a moravian Football League match against FK Vítkovice. The incident occurred in the 89th minute of the game,prompting immediate medical intervention. despite efforts to revive him, Timp was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to reports from Reuters, paramedics attempted resuscitation for over an hour before confirming his death. The match was promptly suspended, and players from both teams were visibly distressed. initial reports suggest a possible cardiac arrest, but a full autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death.