Uruguayan footballer Izquierdo dies after collapsing on the pitch, doctors say it’s a heart problem
Juan Izquierdo, a Uruguayan defender for Nacional in the Uruguayan league, died on August 27 after collapsing on the field during Nacional’s Copa Libertadores match against Sao Paulo at the Morumbi Stadium.
Nacional has released a statement confirming that Izquierdo has passed away. Everyone is deeply saddened by this loss. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates and all those who loved him. Everyone at Nacional is deeply saddened by Izquierdo’s passing.
Izquierdo was rushed to the Albert Einstein Hospital. After he collapsed during the ufabet https://ufabet999.app game, and the hospital released a statement saying the 27-year-old had suffered from arrhythmia. Which led to heart and lung problems, which was the cause of his death.
The Uruguayan Football League. Both the first and second divisions, postponed all matches from last weekend out of concern for Izquierdo’s health, while Sao Paulo, which was playing in the Brazilian league, had its players wear shirts with messages of support for Izquierdo on August 25.
Izquierdo was born in Montevideo, Uguay on 4 June 1997. He started his football career with Cerro in 2018 before moving to hometown giants Penarol in 2019. Followed by two spells with Montevideo Wanderers, Atletico San Luis, Nacional, Liverpool Montevideo before returning to Nacional again this year.
His achievements include winning the Uruguayan Premier League twice and the Uruguayan Supercopa once.