Bruno Tavares rushed to hospital after being shot 'accidentally' by friend in the chest

Sporting Lisbon prodigy Bru Tavares has nearly escaped death after he was shot in chest by a friend. 18-year-old was rushed to hospital after he was shot while in a car with his friends at a service station. Tavares is kwn to have narrowly escaped death, according to local media reports. 

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Bru Tavares Sporting: Bru Tavares shot by a friend, narrowly escapes death 

According to a report by Sun, Sporting Lisbon prodigy Bru Tavares was rushed to hospital after reportedly being shot by a friend on Sunday morning, who loed a pistol as part of a friendly banter. However, weapon went off accidentally, hitting Bru Tavares straight in his chest. 18-year-old was subsequently rushed to Lisbon's Hospital Garcia de Orta and underwent emergency surgery. shooter though, fled scene, and is kwn to be on run with pistol.

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Tavares has since been discharged and Sporting Lisbon's medical staff have taken over his recovery. Sporting officials are reportedly considering disciplanary action for young right-winger, but waited for Bru Tavares surgery to finish. 18-year-old could be sanctioned once he recovers from his wounds and is back to full fitness.

Sporting Lisbon yougster, who shares his surname with Seventies music star Tavares, is one of Portuguese giants' biggest prospects, coming through ranks at ir acemy. 18-year-old has won 38 Portuguese youth caps and scored nine goals and signed a five-year deal with club in May. 

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Sporting Lisbon acemy was recently renamed as Cristia Ronaldo acemy in September, as club paid tribute to ir former player's career. Ronaldo, who came through Sporting's ranks, has enjoyed a stellar career and is arguably one of greatest players to ever play sport. 35-year-old has won five Ballon d'Or titles along with a host of or hours at Manchester United, Real Mrid and Juventus. 

Sporting Lisbon stated that Cristia Ronaldo Acemy will immortalise ' name of greatest symbol ever formed' and will serve as an inspiration for next generation of footballers. Bru Tavares is touted for success like Ronaldo and or famous alumni of acemy including likes of Luis Figo, Ricardo Quaresma, Nani and Joao Moutinho.

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(Im Courtesy: Sporting.pt)