Terrifying moment defender collapses on pitch during Copa Libertadores clash as team-mates left with heads in hands
URUGUAYAN footballer Juan Izquierdo has died at the age of 27 after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match.The star suffered "cardiorespiratory arrest associated with his cardiac arrhythmia" in the 84th minute of the match, which Sao Paolo won 2-0.Uruguay's domestic leagues postponed their games at the weekend, while Sao Paolo players paid tribute to Izquierdo in their Brazilian league win over Vitoria on Sunday.
Former United striker and Uruguay icon Forlan paid tribute, saying: "How sad. My deepest condolences to his family."Brazilian club Fluminense, who recently signed Thiago Silva from Chelsea, said: "Our condolences to everyone at Nacional."Izquierdo spent almost all og his club career in Uruguay, playing for sides including Penarol, Montevideo Warrios and Liverpool FC.
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