Nacional defender Izquierdo, 27, dies in hospital
Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo, who collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat last week, has died, his Uruguayan club said on Tuesday.
Juan Izquierdo in critical condition after collapse
Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo remains in critical condition in a Brazilian hospital after collapsing during a Copa Libertadores match last week.
Uruguay suspends league with Izquierdo in ICU
Uruguay has halted all football matches this weekend due to the situation surrounding Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo, who is currently hospitalized after collapsing on Thursday night during a Copa Libertadores match.
Izquierdo hospitalized after collapsing on pitch
Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the pitch due to an irregular heartbeat during the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 match against São Paulo on Thursday.
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Walker: City won't take mature Fluminense lightly
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Marcelo: Libertadores title means more than UCL
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Fluminense win maiden Copa Libertadores title in 2-1 thriller vs. Boca Juniors
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John Kennedy wins Fluminense 1st Libertadores
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U.S. judge throws out two bribery convictions
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CONMEBOL Libertadores Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluminense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 14 |
| Colo Colo | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Cerro Porteño | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Alianza Lima | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| São Paulo | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| Talleres (Córdoba) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Barcelona SC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| Cobresal | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| The Strongest | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Grêmio | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Huachipato | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Atlético Junior | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| Botafogo | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Liga de Quito | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Universitario | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Bolívar | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Flamengo | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 10 |
| Palestino | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 7 |
| Millonarios | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Palmeiras | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 14 |
| San Lorenzo | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Independiente del Valle | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 4 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Atlético-MG | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 15 |
| Peñarol | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 12 |
| Rosario Central | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| Caracas FC | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -16 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| River Plate | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 16 |
| Nacional | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Libertad | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Deportivo Táchira | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 1 |