Top-flight footballer dead aged 27 after collapsing on the pitch - as Manchester United star leads tributes
ok.co.ukFootball fans have been left heartbroken as young Uruguayan star Juan Izquierdo has died at the age of 27 after collapsing on the pitch.The defender was playing for his team, Club Nacional, during a Copa Libertadores match against Sao Paulo last Thursday (22 August) when he went into cardiac arrest, collapsing in the 84th minute of the game.
Announcing the tragic news via their social media platforms, Club Nacional said on Wednesday (28 August): "It is with the deepest pain and shock in our hearts that the Club Nacional announces the death of our beloved player Juan Izquierdo." Sign up to OK!'s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free They continued: "We express our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.
All of Nacional is in mourning for his irreparable loss. RIP Juan, you will be with us forever." A number of colleagues, friends and fans took to the comment section to share their condolences - describing the loss as one of life's 'injustices'.
Former Manchester United player Diego Forlan, who has also played for Nacional, shared his own tribute in reaction to the news.
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