Tassio Maia dos Santos, 41, was one of two men who were crushed when the structure gave way on Wednesday in the Santa Teresa district of Rio de Janeiro. Botafogo paid tribute to the 41-year-old in a statement that reads: ‘It is with profound sorrow that Botafogo mourns the passing of former player Tassio Maia dos Santos, who wore our shirt in 2015, at the age of 41. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. ‘Tassio was the victim of a wall collapse during the strong windstorm that hit Rio de Janeiro this Wednesday. After making his debut in 2002, Santos enjoyed a 17-year professional career, representing 27 clubs before he retired in 2019.