Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierdo tragically passed away on Tuesday at the age of 27 in a hospital in Brazil. He collapsed during a Copa Libertadores match in Sao Paulo last week and was taken to the hospital, where he later died from cardiorespiratory arrest associated with cardiac arrhythmia.
Nacional, Izquierdo’s club, expressed deep sorrow over his loss, as did South American soccer’s governing body and other federations. The player leaves behind a wife and two children, with the youngest born just a few weeks ago.
Izquierdo had a promising career that included stints at Peñarol, Montevideo Wanderers, and Liverpool before returning to Nacional. He played a key role in Liverpool’s Uruguayan league title win in 2023.
Following Izquierdo’s death, various clubs, including Sao Paulo, where he collapsed, and Peñarol, where he began his career, posted heartfelt messages of condolences. The Uruguayan soccer leagues were postponed last weekend due to concerns over Izquierdo’s health.
The player’s sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the soccer community, with fans and fellow players mourning his untimely death. Izquierdo’s impact on the field and the love for the game he displayed will be remembered by all who knew him.
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