Juan Izquierdo tragically dies aged 27 after collapsing during Copa Libertadores game against Sao Paulo

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Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo has died at the age of 27 – days on from suffering a cardiac arrhythmia in a Copa Libertadores tie against Sao Paulo.

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  • Izquierdo collapsed on the pitch
  • Defender suffers cardiac arrhythmia
  • Nacional confirm his passing, aged 27
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