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Tragedy on the pitch: Izquierdo suddenly collapsed during the Colombian match. What's the secret behind it?
On August 27, 2024, the Uruguayan football community encountered an unbearable tragedy. The 27-year-old professional football player Juan Manuel Izquierdo suddenly collapsed due to arrhythmia during a Copa Libertadores match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and eventually died. Behind this thrilling incident, there may be many unknown truths hidden, let us find out.
Career ups and downs
Juan Manuel Izquierdo was born on July 4, 1997 and grew up in Nuevo París, Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. He showed his prominence in the primary school stage of Liverpool Football Club, and then moved to Cerro Club. In 2018, he made his first appearance for Cerro and showed outstanding performance in the following season and became one of the team's main players.
While serving as a central defender, he experienced many transfers in his career, and eventually he helped the Nacional and Liverpool win the Uruguayan Serie A championship in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
He made a promise to his grandfather in 2023 to win the championship for the team and become one of the very few players to win consecutive league titles with different clubs.
Unexpected events are coming
On August 22, 2024, during the match against Sao Paulo FC, Izquierdo unfortunately fell to the ground and was rushed to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. Upon evaluation, he was diagnosed with an arrhythmia. The incident caused Uruguay's two-win football league to be postponed over the weekend and caused widespread concern and concern.
Hidden health problems
Izquierdo has not been diagnosed with heart disease, and hospital reports said he appeared to be infected with a virus that may have been aggravated by strenuous exercise during the game. According to his mother, medical staff at the hospital said his heart was affected by the virus, leading to episodes of arrhythmia.
"My son did not show any signs of infection before the game, only swollen lymph glands."
Reaction from the football community
The sudden death of Izquierdo plunged the entire football world into grief. The Nacional team issued a statement on social media, saying it "mourns this indispensable loss with the deepest sorrow." Sao Paulo FC said the news of Izquierdo's death was unbearable for the football community.
"It's a sad day for football."
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domingos also expressed their condolences to Izquierdo’s family and friends, saying that "South American Football In mourning."
Honor and Achievements
Juan Manuel Izquierdo has won many glorious honors in his short career, including the Uruguayan Primera Division championship in 2022 and 2023. He has outstanding skills and endeared himself to fans with his tenacity on the court.
Conclusion: The fragility of life and the dream of the stadium
The death of Juan Manuel Izquierdo is not only a personal loss, but also a tragedy for the entire football world. The fierce competition in football often makes us forget the dangers and challenges hidden in the sport. Under the honor of the team, the physical and mental health of the athletes is worthy of our consideration. Behind this glamour, are there more hidden worries and challenges that have not been revealed and are worth exploring?
