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URUGUAYAN footballer Juan Izquierdo has died at the age of 27 after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match.
The defender was playing for Nacional in their last 16 tie against Sao Paolo when tragedy struck last week.
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Izquierdo dropped to the ground in the second leg at the Morumbi Stadium in Brazil on August 22 .
The star suffered “cardiorespiratory arrest associated with his cardiac arrhythmia” in the 84th minute of the match, which Sao Paolo won 2-0.
And he was rushed to hospital where he was put on ventilator and neurological critical care.
Uruguay’s domestic leagues postponed their games at the weekend, while Sao Paolo players paid tribute to Izquierdo in their Brazilian league win over Vitoria on Sunday.
However, Nacional have now confirmed that Izqueirdo has sadly passed away.
A statement read: “It is with the deepest sorrow and shock in our hearts that the Club Nacional announces the death of our beloved player Juan Izquierdo.
“We express our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.
“All of Nacional is in mourning for his irreparable loss.
“RIP Juan, you will be with us forever.”
South American football chief Alejandro Dominguez said: “South American football is in mourning,”
While Sao Paolo called it a “sad day for football.”
Former Manchester United striker and Uruguay icon Diego Forlan paid tribute, saying: “How sad. My deepest condolences to his family.”
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