Former Serie A referee Luís Antônio Santos dies at 55

extra.globo.com (Portuguese)

Former Serie A referee Luís Antônio Santos, known as Índio, has died at age 55. The cause of death has not been disclosed. He was previously hospitalized in July with suspected brain cancer and his health had rapidly declined since then. Índio officiated matches in Brazil's top football league. After his refereeing career, he worked with adapted physical education for people with disabilities and served in local government.


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