Copa Libertadores
Footballer Juan Izquierdo, 27, dies after collapsing on pitch

Footballer Juan Izquierdo, 27, dies after collapsing on pitch

He had collapsed during a game last week Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo has died after collapsing on the pitch during a game, his club has announced. The 27-year-old was playing for Club Nacional in the second leg of a Copa Libertadores round of 16 match at Brazil’s Morumbi stadium on August 22, when he collapsed […]

1 year ago

Copa Libertadores final to be played outside of Argentina

Copa Libertadores final to be played outside of Argentina

Saturday’s final was postponed after Boca Juniors’ bus was attacked by River Plate fans. The second leg of the Copa Libertadores final will not be played in Argentina, it has been confirmed. After Boca Juniors hosted Buenos Aires rivals River Plate in the first leg two weeks ago, the final was due to be concluded […]

7 years ago

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