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Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo has died after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match earlier this month with an irregular heartbeat.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 27-year-old Uruguayan had been undergoing treatment in hospital since his collapse during Nacional’s game against Sao Paulo on 22 August. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with the deepest sorrow and shock in our hearts that the Club Nacional announces the death of our beloved player Juan Izquierdo,\u201d his Uruguayan side posted on X. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe express our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones. All of Nacional is in mourning for his irreparable loss.\u201d<\/p>\n
On hearing the news, a spokesperson for Brazilian side Sao Paulo said it was a \u201csad day for football\u201d.<\/p>\n
Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez said: “Pain, sadness, it is hard to explain. May he rest in peace. I wish a lot of strength for his family and friends.”<\/p>\n
Izquierdo was put on a ventilator on Sunday and had been under neurological care since Monday.<\/p>\n
The defender was a half-time substitute for former Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates during his side’s match with Sao Paulo.<\/p>\n
He collapsed in the 84th minute and was not in contact with any other player at the time of the collapse.<\/p>\n
Izquierdo received medical treatment on the pitch and was rushed to an intensive care unit shortly afterwards. <\/p>\n
Uruguay’s first and second division leagues were postponed at the weekend following Izquiedro’s collapse. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n