Uruguayan Footballer Juan Izquierdo Dies at 27 After Collapsing in Copa Libertadores Match Against São Paulo

Aug 28, 2024, 07:10 AM

Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo, a defender for Club Nacional, has died at the age of 27 after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match. The incident occurred on August 22, 2024, during a game against São Paulo at Estadio do Morumbi in Brazil. Izquierdo suffered cardiac arrest and an irregular heartbeat during the match. Despite medical efforts, he passed away five days later. His club, Nacional, and other football entities, including Real Madrid, have expressed their condolences to his family and teammates.