The 27-year-old defender suffered a cardiac arrest during the Copa Libertadores duel between San Pablo and Nacional. This Tuesday, his death was confirmed, which is why many personalities have dedicated emotional publications to him.
The world of football is in mourning. Juan Izquierdo’s death hits all of sport . The player suffered heart failure and collapsed on the Morumbi pitch, in the middle of a match between Sao Paulo and Nacional. The Uruguayan was hospitalized for five days at the Albert Einstein Hospital, where he remained connected to a mechanical ventilator. Finally, this Tuesday, the Uruguayan club announced his death.
The situation causes cross-cutting pain. It is a tragedy that leaves no one indifferent. National a team in which the charrúa was active, was the first to speak out to communicate what happened.With the deepest pain and impact in our hearts, the National Football Club announces the passing of our beloved player Juan Izquierdo. . We express our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones. All of Nacional mourns his irreparable loss. TEAR. “Juan, you will be with us forever,” they said.
Since then, several teams and players have spoken about the death. Penarol Bolso’s traditional rival in Uruguayan football, joined in the messages.Club Atlético Peñarol deeply regrets the death of Juan Manuel Izquierdo, former player of our institution . We express our deepest condolences and embrace his family, friends and the National Football Club at this time of so much pain. “, they noted.
Sao Paulo He also offered his condolences.”We are living days of prayer, unity and hope, and today we are in deep sadness with the news of the death of Juan Izquierdo, national athlete. Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, Nacional fans and all the Uruguayan people in this painful time. Sad day for football. Rest in peace, Jean “, the Brazilian team said.
Messages from everywhere
THE Uruguayan Football Federation (AUF) expressed: “We regret with deep pain and sadness the death of the national footballer, Juan Izquierdo. Our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues in these very difficult times. “.
THE Conmebol It didn’t take long for that to manifest itself either.”Conmebol deeply regrets the departure of Juan Izquierdo, Uruguayan footballer from Nacional. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. RIP,” South American football’s governing body said.
Luis Suarez the greatest reference of Uruguayan football, expressed his sadness at this death.Pain, sadness, hard to explain. May you rest in peace and lots of strength for your family and friends. “, wrote. It is worth noting that the two footballers were teammates precisely in the Sac, where they maintained a close relationship. In fact, playing for Inter Miami, The striker had already dedicated a goal to him for his recovery. “Fuerza Juan,” he showed his jersey when he scored against FC Cincinnati.
Uruguayan legend Diego Forlán also delivered his message: “How sad. My deepest condolences to your family ” he said. For his part, Nicolás de la Cruz, another footballer from the Celeste, was also in charge of saying goodbye to him. “My condolences and a big hug to the family in these very difficult times. We have long known how to laugh and with this beautiful joy I will remember you, Negron. Fly high, my black ” wrote the midfielder, who shared inferiorities at Liverpool with the defender.
In Chile, they were not immune to the tragedy. Colo Colo, for example, dedicated a publication to it.We deeply regret the departure of Uruguayan National Football Club player Juan Izquierdo. “We express our deepest condolences to his family, friends, the club and Uruguayan football. RIP,” the leader said.
The University of Chile did the same.”As Club Universidad de Chile, we share the immense sadness caused by the departure of Juan Izquierdo, national footballer. We extend our condolences to his family, his teammates and all of Uruguayan football for this loss that mourns South American sport,” said the U.
For its part, the Catholic University said: “We join with great regret all the condolences expressed after the death of Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo (RIP). The hours that have passed since his death have allowed us to reflect on the fragility of life, even for those who promote healthy living through high-level sport. “From Cruzados we raise our prayers so that consolation reaches his family, his loved ones and the fans of Nacional de Montevideo,” they said.
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