Ecuador international Christian Benitez dies at the age of 27 . The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker was a key player for his country in their run to last year's World Cup final but has since been diagnosed with cancer. `` The club would like to offer its sincere condolences to the family of the player , '' a club statement said on Monday . ` Death prompts outpouring of emotion on Twitter for former Birmingham player .
Ecuador international Christian Benitez dies at the age of 27 . The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker was a key player for his country in their run to last year's World Cup final but has since been diagnosed with cancer. Death prompts outpouring of emotion on Twitter for former Birmingham player .