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Izquierdo dies aged 27 after collapsing in Copa Libertadores tie

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.

Uruguayan league on hold with Izquierdo in critical care after cardiac arrest

Club football in Uruguay has been put on hold with Nacional star Juan Izquierdo still in critical care after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch.

WATCH: Suarez’s stunning long-range strike for Nacional

Luis Suarez is showing at Nacional that he’s lost none of his goal-scoring instincts, with a stunning long-range strike recorded in his latest outing.

Suarez goes home: Striker to sign for boyhood club

The forward is headed back to South America after a successful career in Europe

Henry Plazas Huge Silviera Zulia Nacional Copa Libertadores 16052017

WATCH: Zulia's Libertadores mayhem

The Venezuelan side sent their goalkeeper up for a late corner, but saw a goal chalked off for offside, resulting in a late scuffle with the linesman

WATCH: Chape man's bizarre red card

The midfielder's unusual technique to try and win back possession resulted in him being dismissed against Nacional

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	Boston River	5	2	2	1	6	5	1	8	L D W D W
8	Club Atletico Penarol	4	2	1	1	6	2	4	7	W L D W
9	Nacional	5	2	1	2	5	6	-1	7	D W W L L
10	Montevideo Wanderers	5	2	1	2	6	8	-2	7	L W L D W
11	Cerro Largo	5	0	4	1	5	6	-1	4	L D D D D

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