Juan Izquierdo, a 27-year-old defender for the Uruguayan club Nacional, passed away on Tuesday following a medical emergency that occurred during a match last week. The club announced the tragic news of his death.
Izquierdo had collapsed on the field during a Copa Libertadores game against Sao Paulo in Brazil on Aug. 22. The incident was attributed to an irregular heartbeat, and he had been receiving medical care since then.