Sidelined from the field since his serious horse riding accident in Spain in May 2023, the former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper has put on the gloves again. He started Tuesday October 1 with Al-Gharafa (Qatar) in the Asian Champions League.
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Sergio Rico made his return with Al Gharafa in the Asian Champions League. | PHOTO : NOUSHAD THEKKAYIL / NURPHOTO VIA AFP
492 days after his serious horse riding accident which plunged him into a coma, former PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico returned to the field. He started Tuesday evening with Al-Gharafa, two days after signing up with the Qatari club, for the Asian Champions League match against Al-Ain.
The Spanish goalkeeper was the victim of a fall from a horse on May 28, 2023, where he suffered a head injury. He was only released from the hospital in August, after 26 days in a coma, raising fears for the worst for his life. He was not retained by PSG at the end of his contract, in June 2024.
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His first outing ended with a victory (4-2) against the defending champion. Rico made three saves in the second half to preserve Al-Gharafa’s lead.
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