Sevilla: Puerta had heart attack (1 Viewer)
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Puerta dies after heart attacks
Sevilla left back Antonio Puerta has died in hospital after suffering two heart attacks during his side's Primera Division match against Getafe on Saturday evening.
The 22-year-old collapsed midway through the first half, and though he managed to walk off the pitch and down the tunnel, he then collapsed again and was rushed to hospital.
Doctors at the Virgen del Rocio hospital in Seville, where Puerta remained in a critical condition, admitted their worries were growing due to the length of his cardiac arrest and the damaged it caused his internal organs.
He was pronounced dead on Tuesday afternoon, just hours before his club were scheduled to take on AEK Athens in a Champions League qualifier. The match has now been postponed.
Puerta was seen as one of the major rising stars in Spanish football after helping Sevilla to successive UEFA Cup wins in the past two seasons. He made Liga 66 appearances for the Rojiblancos, and won one cap with the Spanish national team.
Sevilla left back Antonio Puerta has died in hospital after suffering two heart attacks during his side's Primera Division match against Getafe on Saturday evening.
The 22-year-old collapsed midway through the first half, and though he managed to walk off the pitch and down the tunnel, he then collapsed again and was rushed to hospital.
Doctors at the Virgen del Rocio hospital in Seville, where Puerta remained in a critical condition, admitted their worries were growing due to the length of his cardiac arrest and the damaged it caused his internal organs.
He was pronounced dead on Tuesday afternoon, just hours before his club were scheduled to take on AEK Athens in a Champions League qualifier. The match has now been postponed.
Puerta was seen as one of the major rising stars in Spanish football after helping Sevilla to successive UEFA Cup wins in the past two seasons. He made Liga 66 appearances for the Rojiblancos, and won one cap with the Spanish national team.
Antonio Puerta Passes Away
Sevilla player Antonio Puerta has died at the age of 22, two days after collapsing during his team's clash with Getafe CF.
Antonio Puerta Passes Away
Sevilla midfielder Antonio Puerta has died at the age of 22.
The versatile player collapsed during his side's 4-1 win over Getafe on Sunday night after what was later determined to be a heart attack.
He managed to get to his feet in order to be substituted, but collapsed again upon reaching his side's changing room. Being rushed to hospital, he was admitted to intensive care.
Since Sunday, he had been in a critical condition, with apparent brain damage following his cardiac failure.
Daily reports from the hospital indicated that his condition had beeb steadily deteriorating, Tuesday morning showing a drastic downfall in his health.
Mid-afternoon on Tuesday, the Spanish media reported that the player had passed away.
Puerta, a versatile wing player, played over 50 games for Sevilla and earned one cap for the Spanish national team. A local boy, Antonio had been with Sevilla 'B' since 2002.
During his rise to both first team and international recognition, the left-sided player picked up five caps for the Spanish U-21s, delighting the Spanish footballing setup with a series of consistent displays.
However, sources within the Spanish game have recently pointed out that the player has undergone several medical tests in the last few months, with things coming to a tragic head during that clash with Getafe.
Nonetheless, the player started the season in fine fettle, playing in the first leg of Sevilla's Supercopa win over Real Madrid - his fifth piece of major silverware after two UEFA Cups, the UEFA Super Cup and the Copa del Rey.
The 22 year old is survived by his girlfriend, who is expecting a baby during the next month.
Sevilla's Tuesday night match with AEK Athens in the Champions League has been suspended until further notice.
RIP
Sevilla player Antonio Puerta has died at the age of 22, two days after collapsing during his team's clash with Getafe CF.
Antonio Puerta Passes Away
Sevilla midfielder Antonio Puerta has died at the age of 22.
The versatile player collapsed during his side's 4-1 win over Getafe on Sunday night after what was later determined to be a heart attack.
He managed to get to his feet in order to be substituted, but collapsed again upon reaching his side's changing room. Being rushed to hospital, he was admitted to intensive care.
Since Sunday, he had been in a critical condition, with apparent brain damage following his cardiac failure.
Daily reports from the hospital indicated that his condition had beeb steadily deteriorating, Tuesday morning showing a drastic downfall in his health.
Mid-afternoon on Tuesday, the Spanish media reported that the player had passed away.
Puerta, a versatile wing player, played over 50 games for Sevilla and earned one cap for the Spanish national team. A local boy, Antonio had been with Sevilla 'B' since 2002.
During his rise to both first team and international recognition, the left-sided player picked up five caps for the Spanish U-21s, delighting the Spanish footballing setup with a series of consistent displays.
However, sources within the Spanish game have recently pointed out that the player has undergone several medical tests in the last few months, with things coming to a tragic head during that clash with Getafe.
Nonetheless, the player started the season in fine fettle, playing in the first leg of Sevilla's Supercopa win over Real Madrid - his fifth piece of major silverware after two UEFA Cups, the UEFA Super Cup and the Copa del Rey.
The 22 year old is survived by his girlfriend, who is expecting a baby during the next month.
Sevilla's Tuesday night match with AEK Athens in the Champions League has been suspended until further notice.
RIP
Antonio Puerta Passes Away
Sevilla player Antonio Puerta has died at the age of 22, two days after collapsing during his team's clash with Getafe CF.
Antonio Puerta Passes Away
Sevilla midfielder Antonio Puerta has died at the age of 22.
The versatile player collapsed during his side's 4-1 win over Getafe on Sunday night after what was later determined to be a heart attack.
He managed to get to his feet in order to be substituted, but collapsed again upon reaching his side's changing room. Being rushed to hospital, he was admitted to intensive care.
Since Sunday, he had been in a critical condition, with apparent brain damage following his cardiac failure.
Daily reports from the hospital indicated that his condition had beeb steadily deteriorating, Tuesday morning showing a drastic downfall in his health.
Mid-afternoon on Tuesday, the Spanish media reported that the player had passed away.
Puerta, a versatile wing player, played over 50 games for Sevilla and earned one cap for the Spanish national team. A local boy, Antonio had been with Sevilla 'B' since 2002.
During his rise to both first team and international recognition, the left-sided player picked up five caps for the Spanish U-21s, delighting the Spanish footballing setup with a series of consistent displays.
However, sources within the Spanish game have recently pointed out that the player has undergone several medical tests in the last few months, with things coming to a tragic head during that clash with Getafe.
Nonetheless, the player started the season in fine fettle, playing in the first leg of Sevilla's Supercopa win over Real Madrid - his fifth piece of major silverware after two UEFA Cups, the UEFA Super Cup and the Copa del Rey.
The 22 year old is survived by his girlfriend, who is expecting a baby during the next month.Sevilla's Tuesday night match with AEK Athens in the Champions League has been suspended until further notice.
RIP
Sevilla player Antonio Puerta has died at the age of 22, two days after collapsing during his team's clash with Getafe CF.
Antonio Puerta Passes Away
Sevilla midfielder Antonio Puerta has died at the age of 22.
The versatile player collapsed during his side's 4-1 win over Getafe on Sunday night after what was later determined to be a heart attack.
He managed to get to his feet in order to be substituted, but collapsed again upon reaching his side's changing room. Being rushed to hospital, he was admitted to intensive care.
Since Sunday, he had been in a critical condition, with apparent brain damage following his cardiac failure.
Daily reports from the hospital indicated that his condition had beeb steadily deteriorating, Tuesday morning showing a drastic downfall in his health.
Mid-afternoon on Tuesday, the Spanish media reported that the player had passed away.
Puerta, a versatile wing player, played over 50 games for Sevilla and earned one cap for the Spanish national team. A local boy, Antonio had been with Sevilla 'B' since 2002.
During his rise to both first team and international recognition, the left-sided player picked up five caps for the Spanish U-21s, delighting the Spanish footballing setup with a series of consistent displays.
However, sources within the Spanish game have recently pointed out that the player has undergone several medical tests in the last few months, with things coming to a tragic head during that clash with Getafe.
Nonetheless, the player started the season in fine fettle, playing in the first leg of Sevilla's Supercopa win over Real Madrid - his fifth piece of major silverware after two UEFA Cups, the UEFA Super Cup and the Copa del Rey.
The 22 year old is survived by his girlfriend, who is expecting a baby during the next month.Sevilla's Tuesday night match with AEK Athens in the Champions League has been suspended until further notice.
RIP
That's even more sad,damn!
Unfortunately, Puerta has passed away today in the hospital:
http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Estero/Primo_Piano/2007/08_Agosto/28/puerta.shtml
RIP, Antonio
http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Estero/Primo_Piano/2007/08_Agosto/28/puerta.shtml
RIP, Antonio
R.I.P. antonio and my condolences to his girlfriend and his unborn child.
