Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo, 27, has tragically died after collapsing during a Copa Libertadores match in Brazil. Despite initial stabilization, his condition deteriorated due to cardiac arrhythmia. Nacional FC mourns his loss, postponing matches and honoring him, highlighting the impact of his untimely passing on the football community.
Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo has tragically passed away at the age of 27, just days after collapsing during a Copa Libertadores match in Brazil. The incident took place at the Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo, leading to an urgent medical response. Izquierdo was swiftly transported to Hospital Albert Einstein, where he was initially reported to be stable.
Unfortunately, his condition worsened significantly, resulting in a diagnosis of cardiorespiratory arrest due to cardiac arrhythmia. Medical staff indicated that he was experiencing increased intracranial pressure, requiring him to be placed on a ventilator and receive specialized neurological care. Family members and officials from his club, Nacional, were present during this difficult time.
Nacional expressed their deep sorrow over Izquierdo's untimely death, stating, “All Nacional is in grief for his irreplaceable loss.” In light of the situation, matches in both the Uruguayan first and second divisions were postponed, and players from São Paulo wore supportive shirts during their recent match.
Izquierdo began his professional career in 2018 with Cerro, then moved to Peñarol, and later to Montevideo Wanderers. After signing with Nacional in 2022, he briefly transferred to Liverpool, where he played a key role in securing a league title in 2023, the club's first championship in over a century. His sudden passing has left a profound impact on the football community, marking the loss of a dedicated and talented player.
