Izquierdo dies at 27 after collapsing on the pitch
Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo, 27, tragically passed away days after collapsing during a Copa Libertadores match between his team, Club Nacional, and Sao Paulo on 22 August 2024. Izquierdo, who was substituted in the game, collapsed in the 84th minute due to an irregular heartbeat, with no contact from other players. He was immediately treated on the field and rushed …