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Agberto Matos Brazilian Olympic handball player dead at age 54

Agberto Matos, a Brazilian Olympic handball player, died on May 9, 2026, at age 54.

Known as Agberto Correa de Matos, he was born on April 8, 1972, in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil. He played as a left back for the Brazil men’s national handball team and was a member of the squad at the 1996 and 2004 Summer Olympics.

Matos also played for São Bernardo do Campo from 2003 to 2006.

Agberto Matos, 54, Brazilian Olympic handball player (1996, 2004).

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