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Nacional Defender Juan Izquierdo Dies At 27 After Collapsing On Pitch

By IANS News August 28, 2024 • 13:08 PM View: 542

Juan Izquierdo: Uruguayan football club Nacional's defender Juan Izquierdo passed away at the age of 27 after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match earlier this month.

Izquierdo was battling for his life in hospital after suffering an irregular heartbeat during Nacional's match against Sao Paulo on August 22.

The incident occurred in the 84th minute of the game, with Izquierdo collapsing without any contact from other players. The medical personnel rushed to his aid, administering urgent treatment on the pitch before he was transported to an intensive care unit.

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