Club profiles send messages of support to family and friends of athlete admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital
The world of football is sadder this Tuesday (27). The Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo, of Nacional-URU, died in Sao Paulo. The athlete had been hospitalized since he felt ill during a match of the Libertadores.
Sao Paulo, Nacional’s opponent in the continental competition, was one of the first to express condolences to the defender, the Uruguayan club and his family.
“We are living days of prayer, unity and hope, and today we are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Juan Izquierdo, Nacional player. Our condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, Nacional fans and all the Uruguayan people in this moment of grief. A sad day for football. Rest in peace, Juan,” wrote the Morumbi club.
In this way, Brazilian clubs have also shown solidarity. Follow the reactions below:
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras deeply regrets the death of defender Juan Izquierdo, of Nacional-URU, and extends its condolences to the athlete’s family and friends at this time of great sadness for the world of football. pic.twitter.com/YZkAFJxc3R
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) August 28, 2024
Cruzeiro deeply regrets the death of athlete Juan Manuel Izquierdo, of Nacional-URU.
Our condolences to the friends, family, fans and the entire Nacional team.
Rest in peace, Izquierdo. 🙏🤍 pic.twitter.com/73639sePNq
— Cruzeiro 🦊 (@Cruzeiro) August 28, 2024
Football in mourning🙏🏾🖤
With deep regret, Botafogo mourns the death of Juan Izquierdo, a player from Nacional (URU), who suffered a cardiac arrhythmia during the match against Sao Paulo in the Conmebol Libertadores. The Club wishes strength to his family, friends, fans and teammates… pic.twitter.com/47OMcomu5X
— Botafogo FR (@Botafogo) August 28, 2024
Santos Futebol Clube deeply regrets the passing of Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo. Our condolences go to the player’s friends and family and to all the fans, athletes and employees of Club Nacional de Football.
Rest in peace, Izquierdo. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/0QcQ7x67Je
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) August 28, 2024
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo deeply regrets the loss of Juan Izquierdo, a Uruguayan player who left us last Tuesday. Football is in mourning and in shock over this fatality. Our condolences to the fans, employees and former teammates of Club Nacional and…
— Flamengo (@Flamengo) August 28, 2024
In this moment of mourning for the football community, Internacional and the Colorado fans express their condolences for the death of Juan Izquierdo, athlete of the @National.
We wish strength to the player’s friends and family, as well as the fans of the Uruguayan club. 🖤
— Sport Club Internacional (@SCInternacional) August 28, 2024
A sad day for football.
Galo deeply regrets the tragic death of Juan Izquierdo, athlete of Nacional-URU, which occurred this Tuesday in Sao Paulo, at the age of 27.
The defender suffered a cardiac arrhythmia in the match against Sao Paulo, on the 22nd, for the Libertadores,…
—Atletico (@Atletico) August 28, 2024
Grêmio deeply regrets the death of defender Juan Izquierdo, of Nacional-URU. The athlete was playing on the field when he fell ill and suffered a cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital. Our condolences to our brothers @NationalIzquierdo’s family and friends. Come on… pic.twitter.com/nKALEZAL0b
— Gremio FBPA (@Gremio) August 28, 2024
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista mourns, with regret, the death of the athlete Juan Izquierdo, player of Nacional-URU, this Tuesday (27).
Corinthian stands in solidarity with the family and friends in this time of mourning.
Rest in peace, Juan! pic.twitter.com/GvOP548pMr
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) August 28, 2024
Fluminense Football Club is deeply saddened by the death of Juan Manuel Izquierdo, player of Nacional-URU, who suffered a sudden illness at Morumbis during the clash with San Paolo. In this sad moment for the entire South American football community, we wish everyone much strength… pic.twitter.com/4x6cqXsPMF
— Fluminense FC (@FluminenseFC) August 28, 2024
Nacional announced the player’s death
However, the 27-year-old player had been hospitalized at the Albert Einstein Hospital since Thursday. He fell ill during the match between Sao Paulo and Nacional, for the Conmebol Libertadores, at the Morumbis, and suffered a cardiac arrest after leaving the stadium. His death was announced by Nacional on a social network late Tuesday night.
Peñarol, Nacional’s biggest rival, speaks out
Peñarol, Nacional’s great rival in Uruguay, and Conmebol (South American Football Confederation) posted on social media expressing regret over the incident.
Club Atlético Peñarol is deeply saddened by the death of Juan Manuel Izquierdo, former player of our institution.
We express our deepest condolences and embrace our family, our friends and the National team in this moment of great pain. pic.twitter.com/2Inwiv2so5
— PEÑAROL (@OficialCAP) August 28, 2024
Follow our content on social media: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Source: Terra
Rose James is a Gossipify movie and series reviewer known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the latest releases. With a background in film studies, she provides engaging and informative reviews, and keeps readers up to date with industry trends and emerging talents.
