Refaat suffered a health crisis during a league match against Ittihad of Alexandria on 11 March. He experienced cardiac arrest but received medical attention on the field before losing consciousness for several days.

The forward was hospitalised in Alexandria before being transferred to Cairo for further treatment on 25 March. He was discharged on 11 April but continued receiving treatment and using a pacemaker.

Refaat's final public appearance was on MBC Masr 2 on 23 June. The cause of his death has not been officially disclosed, but it is believed to be related to the heart complications he suffered earlier this year.

Refaat joined Future FC from rivals Masry in October 2021, scoring nine goals in 29 appearances last season.

The former Zamalek and Enppi player made his debut with Egypt’s senior national football team in 2013 and made seven appearances with the Pharaohs.

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