Uruguay's Nacional announced that their defender Juan Izquierdo passed away at the age of 27 after collapsing during his team's game in Copa Libertadores match last week.
Izquierdo was battling for his life in the hospital after the collapse, and the doctors did their best to save him. But, unfortunately, his health deteriorated which led to his death.
Nacional said in a statement: “It is with the deepest sorrow and shock in our hearts that 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.”
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