Football referee Artur Iksanov died during a match in Russia.
Lent.az reports, citing local media, that the incident occurred in the city of Achinsk, Krasnoyarsk Territory.
The 45-year-old referee felt ill during the game, lost consciousness, and collapsed on the field. An ambulance crew performed resuscitation measures, but could not revive the man.
According to preliminary information, the cause of death was cardiac arrest.
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