The football world is in mourning following the tragic passing of Juan Izquierdo, a 27-year-old defender for Uruguayan club Nacional. Izquierdo passed away on Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency during a Copa Libertadores match against Sao Paulo last week.
The incident occurred on August 22nd at Morumbi stadium in Brazil. During the 84th minute of the game, Izquierdo collapsed on the field and lost consciousness without any contact with another player. Medical staff immediately rushed to his aid and he was transported by ambulance to the intensive care unit at Albert Einstein Hospital.
The club announced Izquierdo’s death with deep sorrow, expressing their condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. The cause of his collapse was attributed to an irregular heartbeat, and he had been receiving medical attention since the incident.
The news of Izquierdo’s passing has been met with widespread grief and shock throughout the football community. CONMEBOL, the governing body for soccer in South America, expressed its condolences to Izquierdo’s loved ones, while Sao Paulo FC also offered their sympathies, calling it a “sad day for football.”
Juan Izquierdo was a talented and dedicated footballer who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His untimely passing serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of supporting those in need.
