Sampaio Corrêa reassured fans by sharing a video on social media in which midfielder Alexandre, who suffered a seizure at Maracanã during the match against Palmeiras in the Taça Guanabara, expressed his gratitude. Palmeiras won the match 7-1, securing their place in the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Carioca, finishing 4th in Group B. The 24-year-old player, who remains hospitalized at Hospital Quinta D'or in Rio de Janeiro, left a message thanking everyone for their supportive messages and stated that he is doing well. A post shared by Sampaio Corrêa F.E. (RJ) (@sampaiocorrearj) reads: "I just want to thank everyone for the messages and prayers. There are so many, I can't respond to everyone. I want to reassure everyone. The worst is over. I underwent tests and, thank God, everything is fine. It was a scare. I'm okay and I'll be back soon."
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