Juan Izquierdo's Tragic Death at 27 After Match Collapse
Juan Izquierdo's Sudden Collapse
Juan Izquierdo, the Uruguayan defender, died on Tuesday in Sao Paulo at just 27 years old. Five days prior, he collapsed during the last minutes of the match between Nacional and São Paulo in the Copa Libertadores. He had entered the game in the second half, taking the place of Sebastián Coates, when he suddenly collapsed at the 84-minute mark.
Efforts to Save His Life
An ambulance rushed onto the field for emergency assistance. The Uruguayan club announced that he had experienced a cardiac arrhythmia. Following his collapse, he was admitted to the ICU of the Israelita Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. Despite all attempts to revive him, he suffered irreversible neurological damage after being defibrillated.
Family's Race to His Side
During his hospitalization, family members traveled from Montevideo to Sao Paulo, where Nacional officials were also present. On Tuesday, the club confirmed his passing with heartfelt condolences to his family, stating, “All of Nacional is mourning his irreparable loss. Juan will always be with us.”
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