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Juan Izquierdo, a center-back for Uruguay's Club Nacional de Football, passed away on August 27 due to a cardiac arrhythmia-related cardiopulmonary arrest. His team acknowledged this five days after he collapsed on the pitch during a match against Sao Paulo Football Club. His age was 27.
Through translation, Nacional posted in Spanish on X on August 27, saying, "It is with deepest pain and shock in our hearts that Club Nacional de Football announces the passing of our beloved player Juan Izquierdo." "We send our deepest sympathies to his loved ones, friends, coworkers, and family. National as a whole is in mourning for his irreversible loss. RIP. You will always be with us, Juan.
Juan was seen on camera collapsing to the ground during the Aug. 22 game in the Brazilian capital, and a teammate was seen rushing to his aid. Team mates from Sao Paulo and Nacional encircled the player while paramedics hurried over.
The same day, Juan's football team released a statement from Albert Einstein Hospital stating that he was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) after experiencing an abnormal heartbeat during the game. He was stable at first and will be monitored for 72 hours before being allowed to go.
However, the hospital verified on August 24 that he was drugged and using artificial ventilation. The athlete continued to require a ventilator and was having a buildup of pressure on his head, according to information released by the hospital a day later.
Following Juan's passing, the Sao Paulo Football Club also sent their sympathies. On August 27, the team posted on X, saying, "We live days of prayers, unity, and hope, and today we are deeply saddened by the news of Juan Izquierdo's death." We send our sympathies to the bereaved family, friends, coworkers, National supporters, and the Uruguayan people during this difficult moment. A depressing day for the football team.
Juan's teammates, both past and present, also sent their condolences for his untimely death.
On his Instagram Stories, Gonzalo Carneiro posted a picture of himself and his buddy with the caption, "Thank you for having been a great companion." "You have always been a key member of this group and always will be."
He went on, "At this point, I have no more words for this much pain." "I just wanted to let you know how much we will miss you. May God crown you with glory and keep your family safe in paradise.
On his Instagram Stories, Christian Osinachi Ebre remarked, "What a great friend you are." It still amazes me that you aren't with us. My heart will always hold you close, brother. I appreciate everything that you have done. Peace be with you.
Luis Suarez, a current player for Inter Miami and a former teammate of Juan's, also posted a tribute on his Instagram Stories. Through a translator, he wrote in Spanish, "The pain, sadness, it is hard to explain." "May peace be with you. I send my best wishes for strength to your friends and family.
