Tragic Passing of Juan Izquierdo Shakes the Football Community

The Untimely Tragedy of Juan Izquierdo

The Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo tragically passed away on Tuesday, just five days after suffering a cardiac arrest in the midst of a match in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Club Nacional, his team, announced the devastating news with a heartfelt message, stating, “We share the deepest sorrow for the loss of our beloved player Juan Izquierdo.” The entire Nacional community mourns this irreparable loss.

The Incident at Morumbi Stadium

Juan collapsed on the field during the 84th minute of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16. After the incident, he was placed in intensive care at the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo. Medical reports indicated that the young defender suffered from cardiac arrest due to an undetermined origin, secondary to an arrhythmia.

Tributes Pour In

In the aftermath, tributes have flooded in from all corners, and the Uruguayan championship was suspended in his honor. Club Nacional did not hold training sessions on Sunday either. In Brazil, São Paulo players wore light blue jerseys with the words “Fuerza Izquierdo” to pay homage during their home match against Vitoria.

In the USA, celebrity Uruguayan player Luis Suarez dedicated his goals to Izquierdo, stating, “Juan, we are all with you and your family!” Others, including Liverpool's Darwin Nunez, sent their prayers and support to the late defender’s family.